Jack McMahon wanted to be a pilot for as long as he can remember. When war was declared, he signed up as soon as he could and, unsurprisingly, joined the Air Force. He warmly talks about his time during World War II, the friendships and bonds created and the crucial moments during the war where he needed to step up and take a chance. Despite being told by his instructor that he was going to kill himself, Jack McMahon returned to Australia and was honoured for his services during the Anzac Day football match in 2008.
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ACMI Identifier
B2001896
Language
English
Audience classification
ACMI classified
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Royal Australian Air Force
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Australia - History
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Biography
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Europe
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Personal narratives, Australian
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
History → War - Australia - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
DVCAM; Master
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)
DVCAM; Sub-master
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy