1940 DEFENCE: World War 2: RAF crew describe raid on Sylt
May 7, 2026
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0:53Now Playing1940 DEFENCE: World War 2: RAF crew describe raid on Sylt
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as posted by the channelDate: 28th March 1940
Location: LINCOLN, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Lincoln:
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Pan of airmen in uniform.
CU pan pilots in uniform talking.
Semi view airmen in flying kit being interviewed.
CU airman in flying kit talking.
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Pilots interviewed say that they were glad to be able to do something this time instead of dropping leaflets and that they made absolutely sure of their targets before taking any action.
Airforce - Active; Vox Populi; Great Britain; World War Two (World War II, Second World War)
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