New Shuttle Service to Russia

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/51
Date Released
26 Jun 1944
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Summary
Planes of the US 15th Air Force have opened a new allied air front by creating a shuttle service from Italy to new bases in the re-conquered Ukraine. On the outward journey the B17s hit vital railway yards in Hungary. At Russian bases Soviet Air Force officials await incoming aircraft and one of the first Americans to set foot on the re-won Russian soil is C-in-C Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, General Baker. Russian women serve hot food, while the B17s are serviced and re-loaded with ammunition. The American air crews are entertained in an open-air theatre by Russian troops, before setting off again.
Keywords
Weapons; Aviation; War damage; Military
Length of story (in feet)
258
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'New Shuttle Service to Russia', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 44/51, 26 Jun 1944. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100411 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)