GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS [Main Title]

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Object description

"Assault on Hitler's war machine."

Full description

Mute film uses film and animation to show how RAF medium and heavy bomber forces are knocking out German defences and installations in France and western Germany. Two Boston Mk IIIs of 107 Squadron take off, Lancaster takes off, Bostons and Mitchells (320 Squadron) release bombs. Mosquitos make low level bombing run over wooded area and Mitchells bomb coastline. Boston drops bombs and flies through flak and another flies weaving low over bombed town.

Physical description

35mm

Object details

Category: Film
Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: Gaumont British (Production company)
Production date: 1944
Place made: GB
Dimensions: whole: Number Of Items/reels/tapes 1
Catalogue number: RMY 60-9

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