| Accession Number | F02586 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 6 min |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
RAF Bomber Command |
| Place made | France: Nord Pas de Calais, Pas de Calais, Calais |
| Date made | 20 September 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Source credit to | This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government. |
Attack on Calais (Ops 232)
Description
RAF Bomber Command operational film No. 232. Time 15.59 - 16.20. Height: 4,300ft. Heavy attack by 646 (27 of 460 Sqn RAAF) Lancasters of Bomber Command on Calais. Markers can be seen going down and bombing is "dead on". There is also a shot of Lancaster going down into the sea after being shot up over the target area. Film unit aircraft was piloted by Flight Lieutenant Buckham.
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Video of Attack on Calais (Ops 232) (video)