Title:SPITFIRE PRACTISES ATTACKING REAR GUNNER'S POSITION IN BOMBER DURING TRAINING [Allocated Title]
Film Number:MGH 3632
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Summary: Record film shot during training from the rear gunner's position of a bomber shows repeated stern attacks and diagonal passes by a Spitfire.
Description: Slates indicating name of Pilot Officer Butler (65 Course - 1A - QA) imply that primary purpose of film is to record approach tactics of Spitfire pilot rather than accuracy of rear gunner's response to these mock battle exercises (no target ring on film). Spitfire Mark V flies very close to tail of camera plane (Wellington?), performs various manoeuvres and rolls over in flight. Interspersed ground shots show Wellington bomber and WVS (Women's Voluntary Service) van at unidentified air station.
