Flak and Flame in the Philippines

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
45/11
Date Released
5 Feb 1945
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Burma - After Kennedy Peak ... Kalemyo
  2. 2Tally Ho Home
  3. 3Flak and Flame in the Philippines
  4. 4Trans-Britain Pipeline
  5. 5No Quiet on the Western Front

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Summary
Liberators of the US 13th Air Force during raids on Negros Islands. Aerial shots of bombs bursting on their targets. The bomber crews have another hazard to contend with also, Jap phosphorous AA bombs are fired from the ground. The white phospherous trails thrown out from the bombs are designed to set fire to the planes.
Keywords
Weapons; Aviation; Photography; Military
Locations
Negros Islands
Length of story (in feet)
89
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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