Summary: Description of a Bomber Command raid on Germany, showing the general preparations beforehand, the raid itself from the viewpoint of "F For Freddie" and the mounting anxiety at the station when the plane, a Wellington, fails to return on time.
Description: Feihausen is selected as "target for tonight" after recce photos reveal new oil installations. Aircrews are briefed then as evening falls planes take off and climb above the clouds. Tense heroic music suggests the dangers of their mission but the courage of the crews is never in doubt. Diving through the heavy flak, "F for Freddie" releases its bombs on target, but the wireless operator is wounded and the oil level drops dangerously low. Crew display exemplary calm and confidence during hazardous homeward journey and unanimously choose to attempt a (dangerous) landing rather than parachute to safety. Accident services stand by as the drone of the approaching plane grows louder, then "F for Freddie" makes a perfect landing and tension is finally diffused by the Captain's remark "I hope we haven't kept you waiting, Sir".
Production Details: Royal Air Force (Production sponsor)
Crown Film Unit (Production company)
Watt, Raymond Egerton Harry1906-10-181987-04-02British documentary film maker (Production individual)
Watt, Raymond Egerton Harry1906-10-181987-04-02British documentary film maker (Production individual)
Catford, Edwin (Production individual)
Jones, Jonah (Production individual)
Lucas, Leighton (Production individual)
RAF Central Band (Production individual)
Cameron, Ken (Production individual)
McAllister, Stewart (Production individual)
Carrick, Edward (Production individual)
Spiro, Julian (Production individual)
Cooper, B (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Royal Air Force (regiment/service)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 6
Footage: 4317 ft; Running time: 50 mins
