BURMA COMMAND ATHLETIC MEETING IN RANGOON

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: JFU 582).

Synopsis

At the Burma Athletic Association in Rangoon, capital of Burma, an athletic meeting is held and teams from various military formations compete for the Burma Command Shield.

Various angles of West African troops competing in the high jump. Competitors passing during the mile with an Indian soldier leading. The end of the mile.

Notes

The coverage of this occasion was limited by a camera failure. Teams were drawn from North Burma District, South Burma District, HQ Burma Command, 82nd West African Division, and 17th Indian Division.

For footage of one of the heats in this competition, between 454 Sub-Area and Rangoon Sub-Area see related items.

The winner of this competition was 82nd West African Division, by a wide margin.

 

Titles

  • BURMA COMMAND ATHLETIC MEETING IN RANGOON (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1946
Running Time:
2 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
92 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
War Office Directorate of Public Relations
cameraman
Wilson, A (Sergeant)
Production company
SEAC Film Unit