U.S. Army Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, Commander of U.S. Army Forces in Europe, and 8th Air Force Commander, Major General Ira Eaker, visit crewmen (in fatigues). A captain (pilot ) in class A uniform (possibly Captain Robert K. Morgan, pilot of the "Memphis Belle") escorts General Devers as he walks around a parked B-17. Views of briefing officer and aircrew members during a mission briefing.
Activities of U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A B-17 in flight. B-17 landing, No. 3 propellers feathered. B-17 landing, No. 1 propellers feathered.
Activities of U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A B-17 in flight. The B-17 landing, No. 3 propeller feathered. B-17 landing, No. 1 propeller feathered. A large formations of B-17s.
Activities of U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A B-17 in flight. The main landing gear extends from a B-17 on final approach to a touch and go landing. After touch down, the aircraft continues, making the next takeoff and the landing gear is seen retracting. Aerial formation of B-17s.
American enlisted aircrew relax with coffee and cigarettes in United Kingdom, during World War II, before or after an operation. Most of the U.S. Army Air Force bomber crew members are wearing "Mae Wests" life preserver personal flotation devices. One wears headset pushed back on his head. A Staff Sergeant sits at head of table wearing a white scarf and flight goggles, pushed back on his head. One of the group displays a rabbit's foot. Several smoke cigarettes.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. A ground crewman drives up to a B-17 on an improvised vehicle. A man refuels it. The ground crewman demonstrates the vehicle, driving it all about on the airfield. B-17s parked in a parking area. B-17s lined up for takeoff.
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