A squadron of 8 air fighters patrol New Guinea to prevent the Japanese from attacking Australia during WW2. They are based on the island and have seen many attacks. They have been phenomenally lucky with zero loss of life so far. Into this set-up arrives entertainer Kristine Miller (Jean) as part of a morale-boosting show. However, the rest of her entourage are grounded and never make it to the island, so she performs on her own. She gets close to the soldiers and is due to leave when another attack strikes.
The film is a drama where we follow the camaraderie of the small unit as they stress out each day with the situation that they are in. The arrival of Miller provides relief but she is also drawn into the circumstances. I enjoyed this short film - it stays with you. The fighting action is relayed over the radio as the planes are in the air and it is done effectively. We also get a broadcast from Tokyo Rose. Is death on holiday?
The film is a drama where we follow the camaraderie of the small unit as they stress out each day with the situation that they are in. The arrival of Miller provides relief but she is also drawn into the circumstances. I enjoyed this short film - it stays with you. The fighting action is relayed over the radio as the planes are in the air and it is done effectively. We also get a broadcast from Tokyo Rose. Is death on holiday?