Airstrikes by RAF Hurribombers (Hurricane fighter-bombers) on Fort Dufferin and troops of 6th Gurkha Rifles marching towards Mandalay, Burma.

A Hurribomber dives and releases two bombs and is followed by another plane. The Gurkhas march with mules along a typical dusty road. They pass a sign directing them towards Mandalay.

Notes

As 19th Indian Division included two battalions of the 6th Gurkha Rifles (4th and 1st in 62nd Brigade and 64th Brigade respectively) it is not clear which is seen in this film.

Mandalay, Burma's second city, was an objective of great importance due to its prestige value and logistical connections, and was also the site of a large Japanese supply dump.

Operations for the capture of Mandalay were extensively covered by other British Army cameramen. See related items.

Camera: DeVry 4820