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Synopsis: U.S. bombers assembled at a secret Australian aerodrome airfield take off and blast Japanese bases. Image of General Ralph Royce and Brigadier-General Martin Scanlon. Martin B-26 Marauder Bomber taxi and take-off. Bombers in flight. Bell P-39 Airacobra fighter takes off. Damage to bombers after return to base. Show crash landing of U.S. bomber with landing gear jammed. General Ralph Royce congratulates the pilot.

  • Date: 1942
  • Duration: 00:01:45
  • Sound: Yes
  • Color: Monochrome
  • Type: Public Domain
  • Language: English
  • Location: Australia

U.S. Bombers Blast Jap Bases

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01:00:29;01

General Royce and General Martin Scanlon

01:00:35;07

Martin B-26 Marauder Bomber takes-off from Australian airfield.

01:00:46;21

Bell P-39 Airacobra fighter takes off from Australian airfield.

01:01:17;02

Crash landing of Allied Bomber on remote Australian airfield.