Assault on Truk

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/32
Date Released
20 Apr 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Princess Elizabeth’s 18th Birthday
  2. 2Football League (South) Cup Final
  3. 3Assault on Truk
  4. 4Cold Comfort - Trailer

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
Avenger aircraft take off from carrier when large scale assault is launched on Truk. Aerial combat shots, straffing ships and grounded Japanese aircraft. Avengers return to carrier, one with only one wheel.
Keywords
Aviation; Navy; Photography; Military
Locations
Truk
Length of story (in feet)
233
Story extras:
Film clip

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Name
British Pathe Ltd
Email
info@britishpathe.com
Web
https://www.britishpathe.com/
Phone
0207 665 8340
Address
3.29 Canterbury Court
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE
Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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