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1940 RAF perform mock bombing raid
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1:59Now PlayingDate: 7th March 1940
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: A.A. Guns and Fighters Repel a Raid
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AEROPLANES - R.A.F. & NAVAL PLANES (Not Seaplanes. or Flying Boats.) Fighters & a.a.guns repel mock raid:shot in bomber diving towards guns:guns firing: "Spitfires" take-off.
ANTIAIRCRAFT GUNNERS DASHING TO STATIONS & WARD OFF AIR-RAID
GUNS A.A. GUNNERS DASH TO STATIONS & WARD OFF AIR-RAID
Airforce - Active; Munitions and Armaments; Anti-Aircraft
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