[Bombing raid, Mandalay] (India) Accession Number: F02645

Description

RAF operational film of bombing raid in Burma, target unknown could be Mandalay. First scene is the bomb drop shot from the aircraft's bombing camera. The target is partially obscured by clouds. Scene change to bomb drop and impacts on previously bombed target. Scene change to bomb drop and impacts on target located on an estuary.

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Accession Number
F02645
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 35mm - safety
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
15 January 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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