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| On the 19th and 20th of January 2008 many familiar areas around Gibraltar were transformed into scenes from the Second World War. Experienced re-enactment groups fully equipped with authentic German and British uniforms took part in the filming of a documentary about Operation Felix, Hitler's ill-fated plan to seize Gibraltar in 1941. The plan was never implemented for a number of political and military reasons at that time, however most historians believe that Gibraltar would have fallen to Germany if the operation had gone ahead. The documentary is being produced by Martin Nuza for Gold Productions Studios.
The event was a once in a lifetime experience for all concerned, the result of two years planning involving special permits, police traffic control and a number of companies and individuals providing greatly appreciated help. The first day of filming started with a full scale assault and battle at Eastern Beach followed by the capture of the Rock and the seeking out of enemy troops inside the tunnel system. On the second day filming included an ordinary daily scene at Secretary's Lane and a visit from military high command to the German Head Quarters at Bleak House. All of the action has been captured in a series of stunning images by professional photographer Jim Crone from discovergibraltar.com, Jim was the official photographer on set for Gold Productions Studios. The photographs below are the first of many that will be used for the purpose of the documentary and have been produced in the photographic style of the period. The full story of Operation Felix will be added to this website later this year in association with Producer Martin Nuza and Gold Productions Studios. |
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