Fifty Five Miles to Baghdad - RAF Habbaniya

Film shot at RAF Habbaniya during the 1930s illustrates various aspects of life on and around the station, including a parade, road surfacing work and a range of recreational activities.

Film shot at RAF Habbaniya during the 1930s shows a parade, including armoured cars, as they march and drive past a senior officer. Sailing boats are seen off the coast and various views show desert landscape, sailing boats on Lake Habbaniya, a garden, a swimming pool, road surfacing work, a workshop and a Short S23 Empire flying boat landing, taxiing and taking off. Several people are then seen playing golf.