OFFICIAL U.S. WAR DEPARTMENT FILM HIGHLIGHTING A SPECIFIC B-29 BOMBING RAID ON TOKYO
The duration of this official U.S. War Department film is 36 minutes, but believe me it is well worth it. It includes spectacular footage of a 3,000 mile round trip mission flown by U.S. Army Air Force B-29’s to bomb Tokyo. The specific raid depicted in this film was but one of hundreds launched from Saipan, Tinian and Guam during the closing months of WW-II. Using high explosive and incendiary bombs, these raids were precursors to the war-ending nuclear attacks.
The attack force highlighted in this film consists of three bomber wings and a host of P-51's.
No matter what war footage you’ve previously seen, this film is the real-deal, it will command your undivided attention. The P-51 & B-29 footage is remarkable. The strafing runs by the P-51 pilots were incredible.
A great compilation of combat footage from WWII. The beginning covers the planning an advance preparation for the raids on Tokyo. Sixteen minutes into the film, the formations of B-29’s encounter flak and Japanese fighters. Recovery back at the take-off bases also includes excellent footage.
http://www.archive.org/details/TheLastBomb1945