Heligoland Goes Up: Destroying Hitler’s Sea Base (1947) | British Pathé

In this explosive footage from 1947, we see the British Royal Navy surround the once German held island of Heligoland with the express purpose of blowing it up. In World War II, this island served as Hitler’s base of operations for the battle of the Atlantic. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: #BritishPathé #History #WWII #War #Germany #Britain #Allies #Axis Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: (FILM ID:) Full title reads: “Heligoland Goes Up“. Heligoland, off Germany. The U. Boat pens, gun emplacements and defences on the German island of Heligoland are blown up by the British Navy. LS View of Heligoland from the sea before the explosions. CU exterior and interior views of U Boat submarine pens and gun emplacements. CU Lieutenant Commander Frank Graves presses the button setting off the fuses, on the 4th pip of the BBC 1 o’