Two U.S. Army Air Force fliers of the 351st Heavy Bomb Group stand in front of a large wall map during World War 2. A U.S. Army Air Force Warrant Officer, Mr. Steele, holds a packet of chewing tobacco and puts some in his mouth.. USAAF fliers seated on chairs watching the filming, are amused. Suddenly, one of them gets up and looks out the window. They all get up and leave the room quickly.
Honor guards of uniformed policemen take their places on both sides of King Faisal Street, in front of Al Husseini Mosque (K. Talal St. 1, Amman, Jordan), as officials begin to arrive for Friday prayers. Prime Minister Ibrahim Pasha Ashim and Minister of National Education Sheikh Fihmi (in white turban) arrive in chauffeured car. An open truck with a machine gunner in back and several mounted lancers lead a 1942 Buick sedan carrying Emir Abdulla ibn El-Hussein. The police honor guard salute by presenting arms. Inside the Mosque courtyard, worshipers wash themselves before entering for prayers. Worshipers are seen inside the Mosque and outside, prostrating themselves in prayer. The Emir embraces ministers as he leaves and enters his car to drive away.
U.S. patrol plane from Midway Island sights a Japanese fleet during World War 2. One of a newly arrived B-17E bombers parked on ramp at Henderson Field, Midway Island. Group of U.S. airmen discussing plans. Several B-17 aircraft seen, including one in sand-bagged revetment. Ground and aircrews prepare B-17Es for a mission. Views of a B-17 crew member's family back home. His father, a railroad engineer poses in front of his Ironton Railroad steam locomotive in Pennsylvania, United States. His mother sits, knitting and his sister is seen speaking on the telephone. B-17E number, 41-2437, taxiing, unusually, using numbers 2 and 4 engines. B-17Es taking off on a Battle of Midway mission, including aircraft numbers: 41-2524, 41-2611( of the 31st Bomb Squadron, 5th Bomb Group), 41-2532, 41-2437(of the 98th Bomb Squadron, 11th Bomb Group). Tail of parked B-17E number 41-2648 clearly seen in one scene.
The 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Riley in Kansas. Mounted troops moving in formation on the ground. Armored cars moving. Two soldiers seated on horse back holds a U.S. flag and the flag of the division. (World War II period).
The 1st Cavalry Division moving across a field in Southern California, United States. Soldiers riding horses on a field. The horses pulling 155 mm guns over the fields. Soldiers on horses coming downhill. (World War II period).
People gather at Times Square in New York, United States. A large crowd gathers on the street. Buildings along the street sides including theaters Loew's State, Embassy Newsreel, Palace, Mayfair, and Strand. Troops holding U.S. flags as they march. A memorial being dedicated to Father Francis P Duffy, war time chaplain. The Monument of Father Francis P. Duffy (Father Duffy Square 7th Ave. &, W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, United States) being unveiled.
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