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  1. Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: RAF Gaol-Breakers

    Date released
    2 Nov 1944
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    804A
    NoS ID
    013268
    Story no
    3 / 3

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: RAF Gaol-Breakers. DESCRIPTION: RAF film of the unique raid on the prison at Amiens has now been released. Mosquitos of the 2nd Tactical Air Force breached the prison walls and...

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  2. The Jail Breakers

    Date released
    2 Nov 1944
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    44/88
    NoS ID
    100531
    Story no
    3 / 3
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    The planning and operation of the famous Amiens Prison bombing in order to affect the escape of 100 resistance prisoners. Mosquitoes are bombed up and the leader of the mission Group Captain Pickard is seen....

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  3. Jail Breakers

    Date released
    1944
    Series name
    The Gen
    Issue no
    10
    NoS ID
    080903
    Story no
    1 / 4

    Scenes from "Target for Tonight" introduce the story of Group Captain Pickard’s last exploit - the Amiens prison raid. A model of the stockade is used to explain details. Two Mosquito squadrons take off....

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  4. The Jail Breakers

    Date released
    2 Nov 1944
    Series name
    Universal News
    Issue no
    1492
    NoS ID
    147995
    Story no
    3 / 4

    RAF’s epic attack on Amiens prison. For security reasons this story could not be told earlier. It will remain as one of the most memorable achievements of "Our Knights of the Air".

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  5. The Royal Air Force Display

    Date released
    10 Jul 1950
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1101
    NoS ID
    016525
    Story no
    5 / 5

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Royal Air Force Display. DESCRIPTION: Farnborough was the setting for the first RAF display since 1938. The King, Queen and Princess Margaret watched the aircraft displays....

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