RAF’s Good Bag

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
40/27
Date Released
1 Apr 1940
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Summary
Four British pilots receive a telegram of congratulations from the Commander in Chief after shooting down five, maybe seven, enemy planes in one day.
Researcher Comments
Includes "Cobber" a 21 year old ace from New Zealand wearing a Maori charm. He holds the record for shooting down five enemy planes.
Keywords
Aviation; Celebrations and festivals; Victory celebrations; Military
Locations
United Kingdom
Length of story (in feet)
50
Story extras:
Film clip
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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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'RAF’s Good Bag', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 40/27, 1 Apr 1940. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/97849 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)