News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

44/97

Date Released

4 Dec 1944

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Victorious US Navy Action in Philippines
• 2. Holland to London Dash for VC
• 3. The Battle of Strasbourg

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 3

Summary

Aircraft carriers of the US Naval Fleet protecting the landings of US troops on the Philippines engage in battle with the Japanese. Among the carriers are three carrying proud names, the Lexington, Wasp and Hornet, namesakes of those previously sunk in Pacific action. The USS Princetown is bombed and damaged so badly she had to be sunk by sister ships. On another carrier, damaged Helldiver planes makes spectacular landings. Good night shots of the warships’ guns firing and ships burning.

Keywords

Aviation; Navy; Military

Locations

Philippines

Length of story (in feet)

200

Story extras:

Film clip

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Production Documents

• Commentary
• Shot List

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Film Archive

Name

British Pathe Ltd

Email

info@britishpathe.com

Web

https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

Address

3.29 Canterbury Court
1-3 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6DE

Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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