| Accession Number | F02551 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 3 min 39 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
RAF Film Production Unit RAF Bomber Command |
| Place made | France: Normandy |
| Date made | 25 July 1944 |
| 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. |
Attack on St Cyr (Ops 182)
Description
RAF Bomber Command operational film of daylight attack by 5 Group on the airfield and signals depot at St Cyr, France. Shows air to air shots of Lancasters heading for target. The target area covered by smoke probably from incendaries dropped by Mosquito pathfinders. Shots of bomb drops and bomb explosions on target. A Lancaster of No 467 Sqn RAAF in flight. Shot of target area including the airfield. Long shot of anti aircraft artillery flak bursts. Shot of bomb drop from film unit aircraft. Target area pock marked by bomb craters. Shot of a Lancaster of No 9 Sqn RAF. See slso F02243.
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Video of Attack on St Cyr (Ops 182) (video)