by RareAviation.com
DVD-R (B&W)
30:00 minutes

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Gusap 1944 DVD

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This DVD is film taken at Gusap Airfield, in New Guinea in late 1943 / 1944.  Presented in high quality digital format, released by RareAviation with a background soundtrack of musical accompaniment.

Life At Gusap
The DVD is a tour of Gusap airbase, from the daily tasks of life at the base, laundry, mail call, to construction work and flight. The video depicts life at the base, men assembling tents, and going about daily routines.  Also, extensive footage of the construction of the strip with bulldozers, graters and tractors, and assistance from New Guinea villagers in building the strip.

Airplane & Aerial Footage
Gusap DVD also has aerial footage of the completed base, showing the taxiways and aircraft on the ground, in the  background is the beautiful scenery of the cloud-covered mountains of the Finisterre Range. There is footage of C-47s, P-40s, and P-47s taking off, landing, taxing and overlying the strip.  Also, a few shots of B-25s as well.  A close up shows De Haviland's P-40 and kill markings, as well as footage of men manning anti-aircraft machine guns around the strip. Units based at Gusap included the 41st FS (P-47s) and 7th and 9th FS (P-40s)

For anyone interested a rare glimpse into this one Army airbase, or if you, or a relative served at 'Gusap' this DVD is highly recommended. Visit the Gusap 1944 web page, for a complete shot list and sample photos.