Cinemagazine newsreel includes the following: 1. In response to a SEATO request for assistance in Thailand, the 79th Squadron RAAF was based in South-eastern Thailand. Hercules transports flew in all ground personnel and equipment so that the base could be in working order immediately for the Sabre Jets which are equipped with air missiles. 2. Freedom of the city of Wagga was given to members of the RAAF in impressive ceremonies at the air base and in the city of Wagga.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008902
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wagga Wagga (N.S.W.)
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Cinemagazines
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Airplanes, Military
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Royal Australian Air Force
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation - Societies
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)