Inside World War II: Rare Footage of RAF Bombing Missions in Essen

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In this World War II footage from United News, the British Royal Air Force bombs Essen, Germany, while a new navy ship, named after five fallen Sullivan brothers, is christened. The film also includes scenes of RAF Lancaster bombers, the launch of the USS Sullivan and two destroyer escorts, tank testing, Madame Chiang Kai-shek speaking at the Hollywood Bowl, army rescue operations, paratroopers with their mascots, Canadian artillery drills in snowy terrain, and troop and tank loading onto ships for convoy missions. These historical clips are part of the vast collection at the National Archives.

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