RAAF Spitfires

Accession Number F01618
Collection type Film
Measurement 3 min 19 sec
Object type Actuality footage
Physical description 35mm/b&w/silent
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made 30 November 1944
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

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Description

RAF Fighter Command Spitfires of No. 453 Squadron RAAF this is the Squadron led by Squadron Leader Ernest Esau which was engaged in attacking V2 rocket sites. Close up studies of pilots drinking tea at a Church Army Mobile Canteen. Armourers loading ammunition into Spitfires. Pilots being strapped in. Taxiing and take off. See also Cinesound newsreel F02015 RAAF convoy busters.

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