[Daylight raid by Lancasters and rocket attacks by Typhoons] (Ops EI CBS 15) Accession Number: F02604

Description

RAF operational flims of daylight bombing raid by Lancaster heavy bombers and rocket attacks by Hawker Typhoon fighter bombers. Opening scene in long shot of bomb impacts on a bridge. Long shot of Lancaster formation and flak bursts. Long shot of a ship directly below the film unit aircraft. More flak bursts. Long shot of the coast and bomb explosions. Scenes filmed from Typhoons of rocket attacks on railroad tracks, fields and buildings are intercut with scenes filmed from the ground of Typhoons launching rockets.

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Accession Number
F02604
Cinematographer
RAF Film Production Unit
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
1944?
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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