Accession Number | F02656 |
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Collection type | Film |
Measurement | 13 min |
Object type | Training and Technical films |
Physical description | 35mm - safety/b&w/silent |
Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
Date made | 1939-1945 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
London und Themsegebiet (Luftgeographischer film von GrossBritannien) = London and the Thames region (An aerial geographic film of Great Britain)
Description
A Luftwaffe training film using a scale model of London to illustrate the main recognition features of the city and surrounding regions. German titles include the following. "London is situated on both sides of the Thames. Over eight million inhabitants; equivalent to 1/6 of the entire population of England. It can be compared to Berlin. The important features of London are the course of the Thames River and the big parks. The dome of St Paul's Catherdral dominates the city's skyline. The length of the Thames between Coventry and London is 55 Km. Model III,II,I. Anti-aircraft sites are indicated on this model of the area represented. Reiterating the Thames Harbour. Notice the oil depots behind the munitions dumps."
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Video of London und Themsegebiet (Luftgeographischer film von GrossBritannien) = London and the Thames region (An aerial geographic film of Great Britain) (video)