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1942 RAF pilots use cameras to train
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3:14Now PlayingDate: 9th April 1942
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: R.A.F. Fighters in Action
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AEROPLANES R.A.F.. & NAVAL PLANES. Spitfire w.camera..mock combat..film processed & projected by W.A.A.F..discussed by "aces".. 16mm of shooting down Dornier 17..Heinkellll and shooting up enemy shipping.
AEROPLANES GERMAN. 16mm shooting down Dornier 17, Heinkel
AEROPLANES: GERMAN Air-to-air shots from camera gun of Heinkel 111 and two Dornier 17's being shot up and about to crash (R. A. F. Material?)
FILM Processing 16 mm R.A.F. Combat Film & W.A.A.F. projecting
SHIPPING 16mm R.A.F. shoot up enemy shipping
WOMENS AUXILIARY AIR FORCE. W.A.A.F. projects Air Combat Film for R.A.F.
Airforce - Active; Royal Air Force
fighter pilots, training, photos, photograph, drill, camera
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