Fall of Manila - Navy Fliers Pave Way

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
45/12
Date Released
8 Feb 1945
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Fall of Manila - Navy Fliers Pave Way
  2. 2The Lighter Side of the War
  3. 3Browns Day at Villa Park
  4. 41000 Forts Pound Berlin

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 4
Summary
Carrier task force of the Pacific Fleet prepares the ground for the American capture of Manila. Navy Hellcats and Helldivers attack Japanese ships in Luzon waters near Manila, coming up against heavy anti-aircraft fire. Airfields round Manila come in for the same treatment. Following the attacks, US forces landed on Luzon island and the fall of Manila came soon afterwards.
Keywords
Aviation; War damage; Navy; Military
Locations
Philippines; Manila
Length of story (in feet)
87
Story extras:
Film clip
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