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II. "Dance hall bomb tragedy." Scene of the destruction caused by a German high speed hit and run raid is visited by Admiral Evans. "Big death toll."
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I. "Australian tribute to Britain's 'C D'. Sydney's chief defence warder lays a wreath at the city Cenotaph in memory of Britain's Civilian Defence Forces. 5,000 warders parade past. They had been trained for the blitz no longer thought likely to fall on Australia.
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III. "RAF Bomber chief warns Nazis again." USAAF private hands over to RAF aircraftman a US-built airfield in Northamptonshire. Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris then speaks: "We propose to entirely emasculate every enemy centre of war production, 40 absolutely vital, 50 of considerable importance. We will reduce U-Boat offensive to nought before Autumn leaves fall... War is a race and the prize is Victory."
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IV. "Germany's black outlook in Sky." USAAF Flying Fortresses and Liberators, escorted by Lightnings and Thunderbolts, fly on their way to attack North West Germany. Fire on ground below. Camera gun film of Me 109s and Me 210 being shot up. Damaged Liberator, Fortress and Thunderbolt return.
Full description
I. "Australian tribute to Britain's 'C D'. Sydney's chief defence warder lays a wreath at the city Cenotaph in memory of Britain's Civilian Defence Forces. 5,000 warders parade past. They had been trained for the blitz no longer thought likely to fall on Australia.
Full description
II. "Dance hall bomb tragedy." Scene of the destruction caused by a German high speed hit and run raid is visited by Admiral Evans. "Big death toll."
Full description
III. "RAF Bomber chief warns Nazis again." USAAF private hands over to RAF aircraftman a US-built airfield in Northamptonshire. Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris then speaks: "We propose to entirely emasculate every enemy centre of war production, 40 absolutely vital, 50 of considerable importance. We will reduce U-Boat offensive to nought before Autumn leaves fall... War is a race and the prize is Victory."
Full description
IV. "Germany's black outlook in Sky." USAAF Flying Fortresses and Liberators, escorted by Lightnings and Thunderbolts, fly on their way to attack North West Germany. Fire on ground below. Camera gun film of Me 109s and Me 210 being shot up. Damaged Liberator, Fortress and Thunderbolt return.
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35mm