AERIAL SUPPLY TO BURMESE OUTPOSTS Part 3

Description

On establishing and supplying observation posts in the jungles of the Assam-Burma frontier. Soldiers and natives set up a post after an 8-day trip by jeep, elephant, and on foot. Natives assist by carrying supplies and erecting buildings. Provisions are dropped to three outposts from airplanes. Shows how the drop is planned and executed, including the use of making panels and smoke signals by the outpost team.

Collection

Records of the Army Air Forces

Series

Motion Picture Films from the "Combat Film Report" Program Series