Jungle Patrol (1944)

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Jungle Patrol (1944) title screen.

Documentary (1944)

Starring (themselves):
Private A. N. McGregor
Corporal A. C. Pierson
Private F. C. Northcott
Private A. B. Graffin
Private M. J. Driver
Corporal R. A. Box
Private J. H. Adams
Private E. Barmby

1944 Australian documentary narrated by Peter Finch, which follows eight Australian soldiers on patrol in New Guinea during World War II.


Douglas C-47A-65/70/75-DL Skytrain

Douglas C-47A Skytrain christened Honeymoon Express 2100

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Note the symbol of a first paradropping mission.
One hour's flight is equivalent to six weeks' walking.

2100... one of the 200 Douglas C-47A-65-DL Skytrain (starting at 42-100436) or 200 Douglas C-47A-70-DL Skytrain or 164 Douglas C-47A-75-DL Skytrain with a serial 42-100???

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Unidentified Allied Bomber

"The Yanks on their way to the Japs" as seen by the patrol. Bombers, yes ! but two or four engines ?

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Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando

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Unidentified Allied Fighter-Bomber

Maybe A Supermarine Spitfire ?

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Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress

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