A training film for WWII servicemen showing basic survival techniques for the desert. When a B24 bomber crashes, the plane’s occupants must organise themselves to conserve rations and energy in order to survive. The lack of water, the extreme weather conditions and the strain of coping during a disaster present enormous challenges to the servicemen. By supporting each other and following some basic rules, the groups chance of survival is increased.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312851
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Survival skills
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Deserts
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Armed forces - training
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Survival skills
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)