Unarmed Victim of Nazi Bomber

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

40/6

Date Released

18 Jan 1940

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Indian Troops in France
2. 2Unarmed Victim of Nazi Bomber
3. 3Anthony Eden Welcomes Australians
4. 4Russo-Finnish War
5. 5Land Girls at Work
6. 6Nasti News from Lord Haw-Haw

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

One of the ships of the Trinity House Service is attacked on her way to a light ship to relieve members of the crew. The ship was completely unarmed and members of the crew were injured although the ship itself was not sunk.

Researcher Comments

Ship was called Reculver and was attacked off the East Coast of Britain.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Aviation; Military

Locations

United Kingdom

Length of story (in feet)

93

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