RAF CAMERA GUN FOOTAGE - 2ND TACTICAL AIR FORCE [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: RAF CAMERA GUN FOOTAGE - 2ND TACTICAL AIR FORCE [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: CGA 12740~12775
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  • Summary: Very brief filmed records of aerial combat and air-to-ground attacks by RAF fighter pilots. Captions identify pilot name, squadron, date and time of attack, aircraft type, and target. (Personnel named are not visible.)
  • Description: Combat Film No 12740. Flight Lieutenant Short of 137 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1515, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12741. Flying Officer Gates of 137 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1515, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12742. Flight Lieutenant Brandreth of 137 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1515, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12743. Flying Officer Isaachson of 137 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1515, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12744. Flying Officer Manfred of 137 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1730, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12745. Flying Officer Cole of 137 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1730, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground target. Combat Film No 12747. Flight Lieutenant Murray of 181 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1125, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12748. Flying Officer Shearburn of 181 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1125, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12749. Pilot Officer Clubley of 181 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1125, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12750. Pilot Officer Hanna of 181 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1125, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12751. Flight Lieutenant Murray of 181 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1500, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12753. Flying Officer Goddard of 181 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1500, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12754. Squadron Leader Vincent of 181 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1800, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12758. Warrant Officer Leathaby of 182 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1130, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12760. Flying Officer McBean of 182 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1130, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground target. Combat Film No 12761. Flight Lieutenant Strong of 182 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1730, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground target. Combat Film No 12762. Flying Officer McBean of 182 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1730, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12763. Pilot Officer Byer of 182 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1730, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12764. Flight Sergeant Meechan of 247 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1130, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12765. Squadron Leader Stapleton of 247 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1130, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12766. Flying Officer Walker-Lutz of 247 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1130, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12768. Flight Lieutenant Bryant of 247 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1130, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12770. Squadron Leader Stapleton of 247 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1500, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground target. Combat Film No 12771. Flight Lieutenant Mackenzie of 247 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1500, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12772. Flight Lieutenant Tatham of 247 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1500, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground target. Combat Film No 12774. Flight Sergeant Meechan of 247 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1800, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground targets. Combat Film No 12775. Pilot Officer Porter of 247 Squadron on 17/9/1944 at 1800, flying Hawker Typhoon. Target: ground target.
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  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: CGA 12740~12775
  • Sound: Silent
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1944-09
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Air Ministry (Production sponsor) Royal Air Force (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent
  • Technical Details: Format: 16mm
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    CGA 12740~12775

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