| Accession Number | F01618 |
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| 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 |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction. |
| Source credit to | This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government. |
RAAF Spitfires
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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Video of RAAF Spitfires (video)