| Accession Number | F01152 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 12 min 11 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Parer, Damien Peter |
| Place made | North Africa: Libya |
| Date made | January 1942 |
| 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. |
RAAF bombing raid in Middle East
Description
Libya, January 1942. RAF bomber squadron prepares for raid; departure, bombing of target and return; Kittyhawk fighter as escort. The Squadron is made up of RAF personnel and graduates of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS). The Kittyhawk fighter aircraft are from 3 Squadron, RAAF. Identified personnel are: Sergeant Gray RAAF, Sergeant Drummond RAAF, War Artist Frank Norton. Aircraft types include: Martin Maryland, Bristol Blenheim Mk IV, Bristol Bombay and Westland Lysander.
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Video of RAAF bombing raid in Middle East (video)