Bombers away

Accession Number F02018
Collection type Film
Measurement 4 min
Object type Newsreel
Physical description 35mm - safety/b&w/sound
Maker Cinesound
Place made Australia
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

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Description

Cinesound Review news item showing ground crews arming Beaufort bombers. WAAAF radio operators and parachute packers. Aircrews being instructed on abandoning aircraft procedures and ground control of parachutes and rubber dinghies. Beauforts taking off; in slow flight; gunnery and bombing practice. Film includes incidental shots of Hudson bombers.