[Lancasters attack Walcheren] (Ops ? C/B 462) Accession Number: F02584

Description

RAF Bomber Command Operational Film of daylight raid by Lancaster aircraft on the German held island of Walcheren, Netherlands. One of seventeen raids on Walcheren carried out by Bomber Command in support of the 21st Army Group. Shows Lancasters in formation and flak bursts around the aircraft. Bombs exploding on the target. Long shot of a Lancaster with port wing on fire going down. Scene of the intensive bombardment of the target area.

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Accession Number
F02584
Cinematographer
RAF Film Production Unit
Maker
RAF Bomber Command
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
October 1944-November 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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