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Floating ports prefabricated and towed across the English Channel for invasion of Europe; D-Day scenes in World War 2

Ships, supplies, troops, and weapons being marshalled for the invasion of Europe. Allied troops under fire wade ashore from landing craft during D-Day invasion of Normandy France. Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy. A floating port, consisting of Phoenix breakwaters, lobnitz piers, bridges ("whales"), and causeways and related structures, designed in Quebec, Canada, assembled in England, and towed across the English Channel. A dozen Allied fighter aircraft in close formation fly over the floating port convoy. Aerial views of the numerous elements of the floating port. Diagrams of the floating port and building of a Mulberry harbour. Views of the sinking of concrete caissons by filling their chambers with water. Old Allied ships being maneuvered and scuttled to form a breakwater. A floating bridge extending to the beachhead. Trucks moving over the floating bridge. Barrage balloons over the beachhead. A storm inflicts severe damage to phoenix structures and the new port. But supply operations resume after repairs are made off the coast of Normandy. Views of war weary U.S. Army troops taking a break to eat food in the days after the D-Day invasion. American troops enjoy a hot meal and eat rations. Some smile. A soldier smoking a cigarette. A U.S. soldier cheers on fellow soldiers riding away in an Army truck.

Date: 1944, June
Duration: 9 min 0 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045258
United States Army Air Force planes strafing and bombing trucks as seen from gun cam footage in Europe (WW2)

United States Army Air Force 8th Fighter Command gun camera footage of attacking targets in Europe during World War II. 2nd Lieutenant R. M. Leidy of 359th squadron 356th fighter group is flying the aircraft. The aircraft attacking ground targets as seen from gun camera. High altitude view of the area. Strafing of trucks along roadway, sheltered under trees. Explosion of the truck. Gun cam footage shows smoke arises from explosion.

Date: 1944, June 7
Duration: 55 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045714
Strafing and bombing of trucks and convoy on road as seen from United States Army Air Force aircraft gun camera in Europe (WW2)

United States Army Air Force 8th Fighter Command gun camera footage of attacking targets in Europe during World War II. Lieutenant D Kahle of 361st squadron 356th fighter group is flying the aircraft. Aircraft attacking the ground targets as seen from gun camera. High altitude view of the area. Strafing of trucks on road. Hit on a gasoline truck. Strafing of convoy parked along edge of road. Smoke arises from the explosion. (World War II period).

Date: 1944, June 7
Duration: 45 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045715
Strafing and bombing of trucks along roadway as seen from United States Army Air Force aircraft gun cam footage in Europe (WW2)

United States Army Air Force 8th Fighter Command gun camera footage of attacking targets in Europe during World War II. Lieutenant E P Lee of 361st squadron 356th fighter group flying the aircraft. The aircraft attacks the ground targets. High altitude view of the area as seen from gun camera footage. Strafing of trucks along roadway. Houses in the area. Truck explodes. Smoke arises due to explosion. (World War II period).

Date: 1944, June 7
Duration: 39 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045717
Strafing and bombing of trucks and JU-52 as seen from United States Army Air Force aircraft gun camera in Europe (WW2)

United States Army Air Force 8th Fighter Command gun camera footage of attacking targets in Europe during World War II. Lieutenant D. F. Thwaites of 361st squadron 356th fighter group is flying the aircraft. Aircraft attacking the ground targets as seen from gun camera. High altitude view of the area. Strafing of trucks on roadway, sheltered under trees. Strafing of JU-52 as seen from gun cam footage. Aircraft aflame. Smoke arises from explosion.

Date: 1944, June 7
Duration: 23 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045718
Strafing and bombing of a train, electrical substation, and an aircraft as seen from gun cam in Europe (WW2)

United States Army Air Force 8th Fighter Command gun camera footage of attacking targets in Europe during World War II. Lieutenant E J Timony of 63rd squadron 56th fighter group flying the aircraft. United States Army Air Force aircraft attacking the ground targets as seen from gun camera footage. High altitude view of the area. Strafing and bombing of train. Explosion on ground. Strafing of electrical substation. Aircraft crashes. Smoke arises due to the explosion. (World War II period).

Date: 1944, June 7
Duration: 56 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045719