[USAAF Havocs] (Africa)

Accession Number F02641
Collection type Film
Measurement 3 min 56 sec
Object type Actuality footage
Physical description 35mm/b&w/silent
Maker RAF Film Unit
Place made North Africa
Date made 1943?
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Ground crews servicing USAAF A-20 Havoc (RAF designation Boston) aircraft. Shot of Havocs' nose art: 'Lana', 'Mrs Burma', 'Southern Hospitality' and 'R. Daisy'. Havocs on airfield. Pilots arrive and board aircraft. Senior officer visits aircrews. Scene change to outdoor briefing. Mid-air shots of Havocs. Scene change to pilots standing beside Havoc "Lana". Scene change to Havocs in mid air. Long shot of Havoc formation.

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