UK/ GERMANY: DEFENCE: World War 2: RAF bomb Cologne (1942)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit RAF preparations for bombing of Cologne including Air marshal Arthur Harris (later known as “ bomber“ Harris) (actual bombing not seen) Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Bomber Command: 1000 AEROPLANES . & NAVAL PLANES. BOMBER COMMAND —-1000 PLANES OVER GERMANY.. Halifaxes, Manchesters, Lancasters, Stirlings, Wellingtons, Hampdens & Whitleys groomed for attack at Bomber by to planes to return from of crew ’s pilots & crew in conversation.. COLOGNE Shot of Cologne Bridge (still) used in 100 BOMBERS OVER GERMANY GERMANY Still of Cologne Bridge used in BOMBER COMMAND —- 100 BOMBERS OVER GERMANY. (still) End titles Airforce - Active; Period Attitudes; Royal Air Force Background: