Allies blast Truk Accession Number: F00802

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The largest Japanese Naval base outside of Japan is attacked by carrier aircraft from Admiral Mitscher's TF-58. The attack was co-ordinated with General MacArthur's land operations in New Guinea. Scenes include gun camera footage of attacks on the defending Japanese aircraft, airfields, installations and ships. Scenes of an SBD Douglas Dauntless making a carrier landing with one wheel down and carrier crew attending to casualties.

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Accession Number
F00802
Classification
Film
Object Type
Newsreel
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Film type: CDN
Format: 35mm - safety
Sound: sound
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Duration
Footage
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Date Made
February 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
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Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction.
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