Other titles:INDIAN INTER-SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTORATE COLLECTION - INDIAN HOME FRONT AND MILITARY OPERATIONS, AND ALLIED OPERATIONS IN ITALY AND THE PACIFIC DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: A civil dignitary inspects West African soldiers.
Description: An unidentified civil dignitary, looking down at troops on parade, takes the salute of a unit of African (probably West African) troops. The troops pass; they are shirtless and march with rifles sloped and bayonets fixed. The dignitary removes his hat. Troops marching past. A rather disorientating camera angle; looking up at African troops marching past. A senior officer meeting subordinates (junior officers with RWAFF epaulettes?) The dignitary and entourage stepping from an RAF Douglas Dakota transport, serial KJ83x. Tilt down Union flag to officers and dignitary taking salute. African troops sloping arms. Speaking to an officer. Dignitary meets British non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Meeting African NCOs. Pan of troops on parade. Inspecting African troops.
Alternative Title:INDIAN INTER-SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTORATE COLLECTION - INDIAN HOME FRONT AND MILITARY OPERATIONS, AND ALLIED OPERATIONS IN ITALY AND THE PACIFIC DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: Public Relations Directorate, India (Production sponsor)
Indian Public Relations Film Unit (Production company)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: British Army, Royal West African Frontier Force (regiment/service)
British Army, 81st West African Division (regiment/service)
British Army, 82nd West African Division (regiment/service)
Keywords: Burma 1942-1945, Second World War (event)
