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'Lancaster' Trailer

From award-winning director Philip Stevens and award-winning producer Tom Walsh, ‘Lancaster’ is a powerful and moving portrayal of the courage and sacrifices of the men who took to the air in the name of duty during the bombing campaigns of the Second World War.

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Tarakan Island Borneo Pre Invasion Bombardment - WW2 Footage

Pre invasion naval bombardment of Tarakan island east of Borneo prior to landings by Australian troops during WW2.  Also shows B24 bombings in the Miri and Sarawak areas.

Public Domain footage clipped from the US Army Signal Corps' Combat Bulletin No. 56,

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A Former RAF member died at 102. He flew 12 missions aboard the legendary Lancasters during WWII

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Brave and distinguished servicemen Flight Lieutenant Eric Clarke died at 102 in Doncaster (UK). He was part of the Bomber Command during World War II. As a RAF bomber’s crew member his role was as wireless operator and air gunner. He took part in 26 bombings...read more

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The Avro Lancaster C of No 75 (NZ) Sqn.

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In the dark years of WWII Bomber Command of the RAF provided the only means of taking the offensive against Nazi Germany. In January 1943 the Allied leaders authorised the Combined Bomber Offensive as the primary Allied assault on the Nazi war economy.

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B24s and P47s Bomb Burma Mandalay Campaign Ledo Road Ramree Island

B24s and P47s Bomb Burma Mandalay Campaign Ledo Road Ramree Island January 1945. 10th Army Air Force P-38s and P-47s bomb targets in support of Chinese troops in their efforts to reopen the Ledo-Burma Road. Additionally, B-24 and British heavy bombers smash targets in support of the British and...read more

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B24 Bomber Shot Down in Caroline Islands - Incredible Footage

Cameras capture the incredible moment when a B24 Bomber plane is hit and crashing in flames. This plane was nicknamed "Brief". Serial Number 44-42058. It had taken off from Angaur Airfield, flying on a bombing mission against anti-aircraft installations on Koror, Palau Islands. Whilst over Koror...read more

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