Aerial views from airplane flying very low over portions of Luzon, Philippines, after liberation by the U.S. in World War II. Smoke from farmers burning parts of their fields. View of Clark Field and environs. Barracks and other installations, including a hospital with red cross on the roof. Aerial view of the Holy Rosary Church in Angeles City, Pampangga, Philippines whose roof was damaged by an American Mitchell B-25 bomber on January 7, 1945. The bomber, dubbed the "SAG Harbor Express" of the 499th Bomb Squadron, had been hit by Japanese anti-aircraft artillery. 2nd Lt. Arthur Browngardt was manning the bomber, and perished with all crew as the plane crashed near Holy Angel Academy. Destroyed and damaged Japanese warplanes on Clark Field. Two Americans (one with a rifle) and a local mechanic examining an undamaged Japanese Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" bomber (tail number: 763-12). They open the fuselage door and go inside.
Men of 121st Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Army awarded at Luna in North Luzon Philippines, after World War II. Soldiers watch the 'Purple Heart' medals kept on a table. Men of 121st Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Army parade across the grounds. Spectators gathered watch the ceremony from the stands. Officer pins Purple Heart medals onto the blouses of officer enlisted men. The regiments stand in formation during the ceremony. Purple Hearts pinned on the shirts.
Men of 121st Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Army awarded at Luna in North Luzon Philippines, after World War II. A plane in flight very close to the ground over the parade ground. Troops of soldiers march. Women in spectators stand with hand fans watch the ceremony. The regiment in formation during the ceremony. Regiment marches on the ground to receive the honors. Purple Heart's medal attached to the shirts of soldiers.
U.S. 40th Division in Bamban, Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Infantrymen walk across a field. Trees in the background. The soldiers march along a road. A sign reads: 'Bamban'.
U.S. 40th Division in Bamban, Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Troops advance across an open field. Medics treat a wounded soldier for a shrapnel wound in thigh. Mangled bodies of Japanese soldiers.
U.S. 40th Division in Bamban, Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Soldiers move through a village. The soldiers march along a road. They fire heavy guns on Clark Field. Smoke rises due to the firing.