The War in the Pacific

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

43/91

Date Released

15 Nov 1943

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Moscow Conference & Mr Eden Arrives Back in London
2. 2Chinese in Burma
3. 3The War in the Pacific

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

On a US aircraft carrier in the South Pacific, Hellcat aircraft are bombed up for an attack on Wake Island. Over Wake, smoke rises as the attack takes place. Aerial combat of the Hellcats in dog fights with Jap planes.

Keywords

Aviation; Navy; Photography; Military

Locations

Pacific Ocean; Wake Island

Length of story (in feet)

223

Story extras:

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