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Object description
A young Gurkha boy, Jimmy Nathu, at work and play with an RAF squadron at Tabingaung, Burma.
Full description
Shot of Burmese temple spires. Jimmy with Warrant Officer Williams reading the squadron noticeboard, announcing an eminent innoculation parade. Pay parade - Jimmy, wearing a bush hat, goes up to the adjutant's desk and salutes before receiving his pay. Close-up from behind desk. Innoculation parade - Jimmy is innoculated by Medical Officer, Flight Lieutenant Frame. An RAF fitter works on the engine of a Spitfire VIII named 'Jane', and gestures to Jimmy, who goes to fetch a spanner. He hands the spanner up to the mechanic. Jimmy watches Spitfire DG:Z taxi away. Jimmy standing on wing of Spitfire talking to pilot. Jimmy waving goodbye standing in front of Spitfire LV75x. Jimmy bathing in Mu Canal, playing with and splashing airmen. Jimmy receiving rations from open-air field kitchen. Burmese temple spires with aircraft above.
Physical description
35mm