The War in the Pacific

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/91
Date Released
15 Nov 1943
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 3
Summary
On a US aircraft carrier in the South Pacific, Hellcat aircraft are bombed up for an attack on Wake Island. Over Wake, smoke rises as the attack takes place. Aerial combat of the Hellcats in dog fights with Jap planes.
Keywords
Aviation; Navy; Photography; Military
Locations
Pacific Ocean; Wake Island
Length of story (in feet)
223
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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'The War in the Pacific', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 43/91, 15 Nov 1943. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100172 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)