Other titles:AMATEUR FILM BY REVEREND JOHN HARRIS [Alternative Title]
Summary: Amateur film shot on Christmas Island by an English padré, the Reverend John Harris, during Operation Dominic, a series of Hydrogen bomb tests conducted by the United States with assistance from the United Kingdom, primarily featuring local scenes, not the actual tests. Also includes footage of Hawaii.
Description: Hastings transport aircraft departs from Hickham Air Force Base, Honolulu. RAF Christmas Island sign and views of area. Auster light aircraft spraying the camp area with DDT to combat flies. Sick quarters where Reverend Harris worked. Views of St George's Church, constructed from coral. Village huts. Villagers in their church. Gilbertese native dancing. Heading towards the airfield.
Taking off for Hawaii. Honolulu and Waikiki beaches. Local flowers. BOAC 707 passenger aircraft takes off to return to Britain. Sunset scenes.
Alternative Title:AMATEUR FILM BY REVEREND JOHN HARRIS [Alternative Title]
