Title:BRITISH ENGINEERS AND ARMY SUPPLY CORPS PERSONNEL ORGANISE A FERRY SERVICE OVER THE WAAL [Allocated Title]
Film Number:A70 172-1
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Summary: An improvised ferry service over the River Waal at Nijmegen is put into operation following a dive-bombing raid on the massive road bridge on the previous day (September 28th) and the partial demolition of the railway bridge by German frogmen a few hours later at night-time.
Description: Seen here are Class 9 pontoon rafts and DUKWs, in service with 15th (Kent) GHQ Troops Engineers and 536th RASC GT Company respectively, engaged in ferrying troops, stores and vehicles to and fro across the Waal. Clearly visible on several of the DUKWs returning to the steep-banked south shore of the river are GIs from the 82nd US Airborne Division presently holding a sector of 30th Corps' front on the "Island". Note the fast-flowing current.
Production Details: Directorate of Public Relations, War Office (Production sponsor)
Army Film and Photographic Unit (Production company)
Ginger (Sergeant) (Production individual)
