ALLIGATORS AT RU-YWA

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: JIN 35).

Synopsis

Film showing the use of Alligator tracked amphibious vehicles during landings at Ru-Ywa, in the Arakan region of Burma.

Various shots of an Alligator tracked amphibian manoeuvring and passing camera, with good views from various angles. Supplies are manhandled from a bogged Alligator to another. Alligator drives into a chaung with a splash. It drives around. Another Alligator entering the water; the driver shuts his hatch. Various supplies are put aboard an Alligator. Driving off along a sandy or dusty track. Alligator climbs a low bank and drives through bushes. More of the Alligator driving. Close-up of the vehicles scoop-shaped track links. Wide shot of an Alligator raising dust as it passes. Alligators passing and passing an open wooden hut before driving fast into water; it drives away. Alligator approaching up a chaung with local covered boats and stores being carried. Onboard an Alligator with water churning behind.

 

Titles

  • ALLIGATORS AT RU-YWA (Allocated)
Series Title:
INDIAN ARMY OPERATIONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

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

Production Credits

Production Countries:
India
Sponsor
Indian Public Relations Directorate
cameraman
Afzal, Mohammed
Production company
Indian Public Relations Film Unit