RAAF Spitfire story (453 Squadron)

Film showing Supermarine Spitfires of 453 Squadron operating from an advanced airstrip in France following the start of Operation Overlord. Spitfires take off and land and groundcrew service the aircraft.

Film taken from the ground and in the air shows Spitfires of 453 Squadron approaching and landing on an airstrip in France shortly after the start of Operation Overlord. Camouflaged tents and parked Spitfires are seen around the airfield, Spitfires taxi and take off, civilians are seen on the airfield, groundcrew work on Spitfire engines and guns and squadron personnel talk to a French woman and a French police officer.