FOOTBALL MATCH IN BATAVIA: DUTCH CIVILIANS VERSUS RAF BATAVIA (12/1945)

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: ABY 194).

Synopsis

Dutch civilians, presumably recently released from Japanese internment, play airmen of RAF Batavia at football.

Footage of the game in progress. Crowd shots showing local Indonesians, and British and Indian servicemen.

Notes

RAF Batavia also known as Kemajoran.

The cameraman's dopesheet provides a number of interesting details. This was apparently the second game of a series, 'a good clean game' and remarks that while the Dutch were up 3-2 at half time, the RAF won 4-3 after 'some good teamwork' and 'better mastery of the ball'. Also notes the 'exceptional' saves made by both goalkeepers, but unfortunately neglects to detail the colours each team wore.

Dopesheet is dated 1 February 1946, but this date seems too late in the context of the series. Date above an estimate.

 

Titles

  • FOOTBALL MATCH IN BATAVIA: DUTCH CIVILIANS VERSUS RAF BATAVIA (12/1945) (Allocated)
Series Title:
ROYAL AIR FORCE OPERATIONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1945
Running Time:
4 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
288 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
Air Ministry Directorate of Public Relations
Flight Sergeant; cameraman.
Clot, Dennis Francis Emile
Production company
Royal Air Force Film Production Unit
 

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