| Accession Number | F01397 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 12 min 2 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound |
| Maker |
Royal Canadian Air Force Overseas Unit Wilmot, Gerry |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Canada bombs
Description
Produced by the RCAF Overseas Unit, commentator Gerry Wilmot, music by the Overseas Band RCAF. On 1 January 1943 the No 6 Bomb Group (RCAF) was formed. This films shows some of the men and activities of two Canadian squadrons; No 426 Squadron RCAF (Thunderbird) flying Mk II Wellington medium bombers and No. 405 Squadron RCAF (Vancouver) flying Halifax II heavy bombers.
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Video of Canada bombs (video)