My WW2 photos/Vids album

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One day in the summer of 1943 the c/o of a Lancaster airbase made this film, even though it was highly unusual and strictly forbidden to film/document a day/night in the life of a heavy bomber squadron. He simply picked up his new camera and started shooting. I can't recall the c/o's name. But it's just a no nonsense, no dramatic propaganda or rustic music score. The whole film (around 56mins) used to be available on youtube but i can no longer find it, only this extract. It was a genuine glimpse into the goings on and preparations for a night raid over Europe and a very important piece of history. If anyone knows what im referring to and can help locate the full film it would be much appreciated. And a part of history well worth sharing. Note, the average combat life expectancy at that time for a Lanc was only 40hrs flying time. It really hits home just how brave these young guys were to climb into a cold dark cramped space time and time again.
View: https://youtu.be/rpLs5xdYa7k
 
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. INTO THE TEETH OF THE WIND - 1942 -Jimmy Doolittle, flying his B-25 Mitchell, takes off from the carrier USS Hornet, to launch his daring raid on Tokyo, the first strike at the heart of Imperial Japan four months after Pearl Harbour.
 
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