United States P-47 aircraft in flight in Corsica, France during World War II. U.S. Army Air Forces P-47 aircraft in flight. P-47s in formation. Aerial views of the Corsica coastline. An aircraft approaches Alto Air Base. Runway at the air base.
Formation of P-47s from the 66th Fighter Squadron heading out on a mission. Formation of P-47s from the 65th Squadron, 57th Fighter Group, returning from a mission, with one aircraft missing. The returning formation passes over several allied airfields and arrives over Alto Air Base in Corsica. Three flights of the P-47s do peel ups and execute 360 overhead landings, successively. Ground crews watch the returning aircraft as they work around P-47s parked at the Base. One P-47 makes a rough landing. Lieutenant Colonel G.O. Wymond examines Flak damage to fuselage and wing of his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback Serial 42-27910, "Hun Hunter XIV." After post-mission debriefing by intelligence officers, pilots take a break and enjoy donuts and coffee. Red Cross truck , with woman volunteer, seen behind the pilots. Lieutenant Colonel Wymond signs a "missing in action" report. (World War II period).
United States airmen at Alto Air Base in Corsica, France during World War II. A radio station in a trailer as men operate the controls. Commander of the 65th Fighter Squadron Colonel Gilbert O. Wymond brings in a request to the man at controls. Colonel Wymond opens the door of the trailer and hands over a request to another man.
United States airmen at Alto Air Base in Corsica, France during World War II. U.S. Army Air Forces P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft lined up at the air base. A pilot in a cockpit and propellers of an aircraft in motion. A P-47 aircraft taxis. Major Manda signals take off.
United States airmen at Alto Air Base in Corsica, France during World War II. Women perform on a stage during a ENSA (Entertainments National Service Association) show for U.S. Army airmen at the air base (akin to the USO, but British based). The soldiers clap as they watch the artists perform. Women in grass skirts, gowns, and shorter skirts perform on the stage. Girls in skirts dance to entertain the airmen. Soldiers smile, laugh, and clap. An airman also performs on the stage, imitating a girl dancing.
United States airmen at Borgo air base in Corsica, France during World War II. A wrecked Royal Air Force Wellington bomber at Borgo air base and a crane next to it. An aircraft in flight over the air base. The crane near the nose section of the aircraft. A sign on the fuselage reads 'Johny Quaker, the Jerry Shaker'.