DEFENCE: World War 2: US Squadron raids enemy territory (1942)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit US Squadron of Flying Fortresses Raid Enemy Territory. Full Description: Two officers in radio control room sending out message to all crews to report to briefing room / man sending message / airman on bicycle with ammunition belt round his neck rides under wing of Fortress pan up to crew working on nose of Fortress. GOOD SCENES: Crew working on engines of Fortress / airmen types listening in briefing room / American officer briefing crews / Officer introduces the Commanding Officer onto the stage / Commanding Officer Flack speaks to the men / Men out of briefing hut and collect their bicycles GOOD SCENES: Crew preparing bombs / airmen painting message on bomb ’TO SCHICKY. THIS IS ONLY THE START. LOVE .’ / Bomb doors of Fortress opening and trail of bombs past in background / Airmen sitting on bombs as carried along