Title:AIR OBSERVATION POST AT EL AROUSSA [Allocated Title]
Film Number:AYY 319/5
Other titles:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: "A" Flight, 651 Air Observation Post Squadron, RAF stationed on a farm at El Aroussa, Tunisia, 22km from the front line under the command of the First Army.
Description: Three Taylorcraft Model D planes with Cirrus Minor 90 hp engines. Planes being pushed into position. French and Arabs help British troops to manoeuvre the planes into position. A camouflaged plane. Leading Aircraftman Bowden (previously awarded the Military Medal) at work on the tail-plane. Aircraftman First Class Owens overhauling the engine. Bowden, Owens and Gunner Todd overhauling the plane. Owens testing the controls in the cockpit. The living quarters, consisting of tents camouflaged as hayricks. Leading Aircraftman Thomas hangs his washing out to dry on a piece of farming machinery. The two puppy mascots of Flight "A". Baby chickens.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
