The Jail Breakers

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

44/88

Date Released

2 Nov 1944

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1They Swoop to Conquer
2. 2Hammering at Hertogenbosch
3. 3The Jail Breakers

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

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. (He was not to return from the flight). The planes take off and cross the Channel, escorted by Typhoons. Aerial shots of the prison after it has been bombed. The walls were breached and only the prison guards’ quarters were demolished. The pilot said he could see men running through a large hole where the wall has been breached. Said to be one of the most difficult operations of the war, another brilliant success for the RAF.

Keywords

Aviation; War damage; Photography; Military

Locations

France; Amiens

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