3 Squadron RAAF in WW2 | Part 1

Part 1 (July 1940 - December 1941) of a 6-part series detailing 3 Squadron RAAF during World War II, featuring extensive interviews with squadron members who were there. Interviews are from the Australians at War Film Archive. In this episode we feature: Thomas Canning (ID: 1699); Thomas Trimble (ID: 370); Bobby Gibbes (ID: 2545). CONTENTS: 00:00 July 1940 3SQN off to war. 01:52 3SQN under attack, Nov 19, 1940 02:48 Jan 3-5, 1941, Battle for Bardia 04:19 Feb 1941, 3SQN Hurricanes 07:00 March 31, 1941, Rommel Attacks 07:45 April 1941, Allies retreat 08:04 Thomas Canning on air ops 12:19 Thomas Trimble on the Hurricanes 13:40 April 1941 Tobruk isolated. 15:44 Bobby Gibbes joins 3SQN 16:56 June 1941 3SQN over Syria 18:59 Sept-Nov 1941 patrols over the wire 20:52 November 1941 No.2 Wing formed. 22:27 Thomas Trimble on defensive circles Please consider supporting this channel by becoming a member: https://raafdocumentary.com/support/ We are also on Substack https://militaryaviationvideos.substa... If you are looking for an aviation themed gift and want to support this channel, check out the Military Shop by using our affiliate link https://militaryshop.com.au/?ref=AMAHA and you can also use our coupon code AMAHA for a discount! We are also affiliates with Airfix Models - please use our link https://prf.hn/l/meNMQn5 ____________ Disclaimer ____________ Original footage and recreated scenes may not be 100% accurate to the event being described but has been used for dramatic effect. This is because there may not have been original footage of a particular event available, or copyright prevents us from showing it. Our aim is to be as historically true as we can be given the materials available. Copyright disclaimer under fair dealing sections ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A,ss 42/103B of the Copyright Act which includes research, study, criticism, review, and reporting of news. Copyright remains with the respective owners. These videos are made for educational purposes only. The Australian Military Aviation History Association is a not-for-profit association with the intent of recording, preserving and promoting Australian military aviation history.