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Target for Tonight

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Following a unit of soldiers from the Royal Air Force, director Harry Watt captures from beginning to end the undertaking of a British mission to bomb a strategic German facility during World War II. On location at RAF Bomber Command, Watt manages to record all the reconnaissance and preparation needed to complete the dangerous but vital mission. Once the commanders decide the strategy, the men board the bomber to destroy their target -- but the Germans are not without their defenses.
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Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) Jun 19, 2026
The footage of the bombers in action, some of it real and some faked with models, likely amazed audiences at the time, but the film is surprisingly slow and lifeless. Go to Full Review MFB Critics Monthly Film Bulletin Sep 26, 2020
It dramatises reality and is very successful in conveying atmosphere. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Eli K @Eli22 Sep 13, 2018 Though not as propaganda as Churchill’s Island, it is a rewarding experience for British patriotism. See more Mar 6, 2009 There can be no doubting the authenticity of this film, it was filmed using actual RAF servicemen! Cracking sample of wartime activity. Love the "BBC" style British accents! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Following a unit of soldiers from the Royal Air Force, director Harry Watt captures from beginning to end the undertaking of a British mission to bomb a strategic German facility during World War II. On location at RAF Bomber Command, Watt manages to record all the reconnaissance and preparation needed to complete the dangerous but vital mission. Once the commanders decide the strategy, the men board the bomber to destroy their target -- but the Germans are not without their defenses.
Director
Harry Watt
Producer
Harry Watt
Screenwriter
Harry Watt
Production Co
Crown Film Unit, Ministry of Information
Genre
Documentary, Drama, War
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 11, 2016
Runtime
48m
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