Flying to Battle

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/57
Date Released
16 Jul 1942
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
Prior to a bombing raid weather conditions are checked and crews are briefed before going to bed. In the morning vacuum flasks are filled and sandwiches cut, then the crews have their breakfast. Planes are warmed up and then they take off.
Keywords
Aviation; Military
Length of story (in feet)
350
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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'Flying to Battle', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 42/57, 16 Jul 1942. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/99536 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)