Set in a prison camp for men captured in Malaya by the Japanese during World War II, whilst women and children are sent on a series of aimless treks through the jungle.
The following statement regarding the story appears after the opening credits ...
RNAS Hal Far's Air Display, 28th August, 1954.
Ratings of HMS Falcon clean an Avenger in preparation for air display. Rockets are led under the wing of an Attacker; cleaning of Attacker and ...
I. Whirlwind WV.193 (recognition letter E) lands on a cleared patch in the jungle and soldiers unload tractor parts. Using sheers and lifting tackle the soldiers begin assembling the parts. Further ...
The First Lord of the Admiralty's visit to Malta, January 1956.
First Lord with C-in-C Med and members of staff. Arrival on board HMS Birmingham, Ulysses and Saintes; inspection of Guard of ...
The First Lord of the Admiralty's visit to RNAS Hal Far, January 1956.
First Lord arrives, inspects Guard and meets Heads of Departments. He also visits 809 Squadrons (Venoms) and meets ...
I. HMS Fenton acts out the interception of some unseen coastal traffic. CUs of men on the bridge - signalman looking through binoculars, Officer of the Watch, Captain Hart, the Navigation Officer. A flag signal is ...
Chartered aircraft crash in Malta, February 1956: general view of wreckage showing personnel clearing debris.
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RNAS Hal Far - HMS Falcon - holds an open-day fte.
Shots of the fte activities. Dog handling and inspection for the 'best dog' award. A gravity ride in a drop tank converted into "Rocket XM ...
Soldiers from the Gurkha Regiment and the King's Own Scottish Borderers arrive for a Far East defence conference.
HMS Bulwark sails from Grand Harbour at 0900 on Monday 10 December, 1956, to the accompaniment of bands and cheering parties from the other ships. The camera is on HMS Eagle
LS off the ...
Aerial shots from one of the Handley Page Hastings transport aircraft participating in the airborne assault on El Gamil.
LA.MS of Hastings transport in level flight right to left (the ...
I. "Personalities in world news." Lady M leaving on a Far East tour.
II. "India Greets Earl Mountbatten' Lord and Lady M visiting India.
III. Lord M officiating at an Indian Polo Association match.
IV. Lord and Lady M stop in Sydney ...
