Berlin Recce's (Ops ?)
Film F02627 Second World War, 1939-1945Berlin, Germany circa early 1945. RAF Bomber Command Operational film. A low level reconnaisance flight showing the bomb damaged areas of the city.
Rennes Naval store (F10). Berlin (Ops 120) Accession Number: F02606
Description
RAF Fighter Command Operational Film No. F10 of the daylight raid on the German U-Boat stores at Rennes, France on 8 August 1943 by RAF Douglas Bostons of the 2nd Tactical Airforce (TAF). Bostons taking off from airfield. Low level flight over the countryside and English Channel. Low level approach to the French coast and then a climb to 1,500 ft. Scenes of the attack. Close up shot of a Boston's damaged wing. Bomber Command Operational Film No. 120 night raid on Berlin. RAF Film Unit aircraft from No. 15 Sqn RAF piloted by Squadron Leader Megginson and cameraman Flight Officer Haydon.
Details
Accession Number
F02606
Cinematographer
Flying Officer Haydon
Maker
RAF Film Unit
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
8 August 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Units
Tags
Video
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