Image from the Edward John Ernest Tompkins personal collection. Informal group of personnel at the Weapons Training School, RNZAF Station Swanson. Handwritten on the reverse "Swanson | Nov 44"

Image from the Edward John Ernest Tompkins personal collection. Informal group of personnel in front of a tent at the Weapons Training School, RNZAF Station Swanson. Handwritten on the reverse "A snap I took of a few types in "battle array". Pat is on the extreme left. Bill Dow of the "Bowler Hat" on the right. | Swanson | Nov 1944."

Group of airmen wear full anti-gas equipment while using a decontaminating spray. RNZAF Weapons Training School, Swanson. Good view of gas masks and gas suits.

Group of airmen at target practice on the rifle range. RNZAF Weapons Training School, Swanson. Neg G3620

Group of airmen wade through a stream with their rifles held clear of the water. RNZAF Weapons Training School, Swanson.

Two airmen leap over a ditch with rifles at the RNZAF Weapons Training School, Swanson.

Airmen wearing gas capes. RNZAF Weapons Training School, Swanson.

Group at Sten gun practice. RNZAF Weapons Training School, Swanson.

Physical training demonstration. RNZAF Weapons Training School, Swanson.