[V1 flying bomb bases, Palais du Calais] (Ops 191-192 CBS 14) Accession Number: F02605

Description

RAF Bomber Command operational films 191 & 192 of raid on German V1 flying bomb bases in the Palais du Calais region, France. Opening scene is of fighter aircraft gun camera film of an attack on a V1 flying bomb which is hit and exploded. Long shot of heavy bomber formations. Long shot of target. Shots of the bomb drop. Units identified are Lancaster bombers of No 467 Squadron RAAF and Halifaxes of No 427 Sqn RCAF.

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Accession Number
F02605
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
June 1944-August 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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