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1940 DEFENCE: Two more Nazi bombers shot down
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May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
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0:30Now PlayingDate: 29th February 1940
Location: Nr. BERWICK NORTHUMBERLAND, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Trawler Bombers Meet Their Match
ENGLAND: Northumberland: Near Berwick
Gen. view burnt out Heinkel bomber on ground.
Semi view pan along bomber on ground.
Long view engine & burnt fuselage.
CU engine pan to fuselage.
CU wrecked framework.
ROTA BLUE. Heinkel
Gen. view & front view of Heinkel bomber on it's nose.
CU engine.. open.
Semi view underneath gun position & oil-smears.
Semi view bomb traps open.
Semi view R.A.F. men inspect interior.
Semi view & CU lower machine-gun positions.. showing bullet holes.
Gen. view plane on its nose.
Semi view R.A.F. flag.
Top view & CU Spitfire in air... IN ROLL 7614
Airforce - Active; Great Britain
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