| Accession Number | F11513 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 5 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
No. 455 Squadron RAAF |
| Date made | 3 May 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copying not permitted |
455 Squadron RAAF Combat Films of attacks on shipping
Description
This item comprises five individual gun camera films taken during 455 Squadron RAAF's last combat operation on 3 May 1945. The Squadron's Beaufighter aircraft left two German mine sweepers ablaze from stem to stern. 1. Combat Film CF2395, 409954 Squadron Leader Neil Reginald Smith. -- 2. Combat Film CF2397, 432462 Flying Officer Desmond Robert Christofani. -- 3. Combat Film CF2398, 421869 Flying Officer Robert Harry Penhall. -- 4. Combat Film CF2399, 411750 Flying Officer Jack Geoffrey Cox. -- 5. Combat Film CF2400, 402739 Wing Commander Colin George Milson.
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Video of 455 Squadron RAAF Combat Films of attacks on shipping (video)