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RNZAF Documentary "Groundstaff"

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Year
1949
Reference
32075
Media type
Audio
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Year
1949
Reference
32075
Media type
Audio
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Series
D series, ca. 1935-1950s.
Duration
00:33:04
Broadcast Date
09 Dec 1949
Credits
RNZ Collection
JONES, Innes
WOODWARD, W. G.
THOMAS, W. C.
Clark, Mr. R.
CORRIGAN, B.
BLEAKLY, A. R.
BINGHAM, J.
HILLIAR, A. C.
OLIVER, B. J.
LEE, A.
MACE, W.
Roberts, G. N.
EDMUNDSON, W.
New Zealand. Royal New Zealand Air Force

RNZAF documentary feature "Groundstaff" consists of narration, dramatised segments, actuality and interviews with RNZAF personnel. [Names are spelt as heard.]

Part 1 - introduction and dramatised sequence, Director of Manning, Squadron Leader Innes-Jones of the Air Department, Director of Technical Training W. G. Woodward, Squadron Leader W. C. Thomas - education and examinations, Christchurch training Wing Commander Greenaway, B. M. Quartermain on new recruits.

Part 2 - Women's branch at Wigram. ACW1 Clark interviewed, Aircraftswoman Easterbrook at Hobsonville, Aircraftsman E.J. Oaks on trade training, Aircraftsman B Corrigan at Wigram on radio communications, engine mechanic A.R. Bleakly, air frame fitting J. Bingham, an actor on fire detection and an actor on aerial topdressing.

Part 3 - Simulated air sea rescue with RNZAF personnel, Whenuapai transport service to Fiji, Flying Officer A. C. Hilliar air sea rescue base near Fiji, Flight Lieutenant B.J. Oliver on rescue of sick patient, employment and advancement; Warrant Officer A. Lee, Mr W. Mace engineering employer, G.M. Roberts Tasman Empire Airways, Mr W. Edmundson endorse Airforce trainees. Conclusion.