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3 results found for '"Wake Island"' in Location.

  • The War in the Pacific

    Date released
    15 Nov 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/91
    NoS ID
    100172
    Story no
    3 / 3
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    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...

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  • President and Macarthur Meet

    Date released
    23 Oct 1950
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1116
    NoS ID
    016729
    Story no
    2 / 5

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: President and Macarthur. DESCRIPTION: The tiny Wake Island, far out in the Pacific and miles from anywhere, was the place where President Truman met General MacArthur - for the first...

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  • Typhoon Smashes Wake Island

    Date released
    29 Sep 1952
    Series name
    Pathe News
    Issue no
    52/79
    NoS ID
    104950
    Story no
    2 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

    A one hundred and sixty mile an hour gale sweeps in from the Pacific to wreck Wake island. only two inhabitants are injured.

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