World War 2: Airfield built to supply aircraft to Middle East war zones (1942)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Airfield being built on the West African coast to bring reinforcements (fighter aircraft) to forces in the Middle East during World War II. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: West African Aerodrome Aids War Supplies WEST COAST OF AFRICA: Exact location unknown: EXT AEROPLANES . & NAVAL PLANES. Arriving in crates at West African Harbour.. lifted from ship’s & tested.. natives cut trees & undergrowth to build tanks unloaded in assembly flies to destination led by Blenheim AFRICA Aircraft arrive by ship at West African & & trees chopped down to make lifted from ship by convoy moves tanks unloaded in assembly led to destination by Blenheim. SHIPPING Troops & reinforcements arrive