German aeroplanes dive-bomb a convoy in the English Channel

Record ID: 357086

  • Title: German aeroplanes dive-bomb a convoy in the English Channel
  • Date: 18th July 1942
  • Summary: SLATE INFORMATION: Air Raid on a British Convoy ENGLAND: English Channel: EXT AIR RAIDS AND "A.R.P.". Convoy bomed CONVOYS Air Raid on Convoy NAVAL. BRITISH King inspects Naval Officers Supermarine Spitfire, aircraft, plane, Royal Air Force, adversary, Junkers Ju 87, Stuka, commentary, aerial engagement
  • Embargoed: 2nd August 1942 14:00
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  • Location: Unknown location
  • Topics: War / Fighting,Defence / Military
  • Reuters ID: LVA5W0RWXKSXCNRL95E4AC950JLC
  • Story Text: An eyewitness account by BBC war correspondent Charles Gardner relays the action of several enemy planes brought down by anti-aircraft guns defending the convoy, and RAF Spitfires chase off the German Messerschmitts
  • Copyright Holder: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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