Youngest VC of the War

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

40/83

Date Released

14 Oct 1940

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Patching Up London
2. 2New Air Chief
3. 3Boulder Dam Anniversary
4. 4President Roosevelt Inspects Defences
5. 5Youngest VC of the War

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 5

Summary

18 year old Sergeant John Hannah fought the flames in a blazing bomber while the pilot brought the machine back. Pilot Officer Connor DFC recounts the experience with Sergeant Hannah, the youngest VC of the war.

Keywords

Aviation; Military; Awards and honours

Length of story (in feet)

190

Story extras:

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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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