Boston Bombers in Action

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/52
Date Released
30 Jun 1942
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Submarine Crews in Training
  2. 2Sidelights on the Desert War
  3. 3Boston Bombers in Action
  4. 4Trailer ... Save Your Rubber

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
Men of the South African Air Force equipped with Douglas Boston bombers prepare for a raid on a desert objective. At first the operation is cancelled because of a dust storm, but when it clears the planes take off. The cameraman goes with them and gets good aerial pictures of the raid. Then they return for base.
Keywords
Mass media; Aviation; Military
Length of story (in feet)
206
Story extras:
Film clip
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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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