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Captain Clark Gable talks to an officer during the shooting of 'Combat America' in England.

The United States Army Eighth Air Force 351st Bombardment Group shooting for the film 'Combat America.' Slate indicates these segments are filmed at RAF Station Molesworth, England. Several repeated takes for the An Army Air Forces film “Combat America.” An Air Forces Captain drops from the bottom hatch of a B-17 bomber and is approached by Captain Clark Gable, who begins reading to him from some papers. The scene is stopped and repeated again, when filming continues with Gable questioning and conversing with the Captain. Their conversation seems jovial, with both smiling from time to time. They both appear to be holding similar papers, and Gable occasionally makes a motion that suggests they are discussing the film script and associated actions. A Clapper is actuated for Take 4, in which Gable commences reading, again, from his papers, directing his comments at the B-17 Captain, and repeating the earlier hand motions. The final take is a closeup of the B-17 Captain, standing close to the aircraft, and appearing to answer questions. Clip ends with wild shots of flight boots and feet of someone walking. (World War II period).

Date: 1943, June 14
Duration: 5 min 32 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675020480
Captain Clark Gable talks to a B-17 top turret gunner during the filming of 'Combat America' in World War II.

The United States Army Eighth Air Force 351st Bombardment Group shooting for the film 'Combat America' at RAF Station Molesworth, England, during World War 2. Captain Clark Gable leaning on wing of a United States Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, talks to crew member in flying jacket sitting on wing of B-17. Crew member slides off wing and out of picture. Captain Gable also walks out. Crew member in leather flying jacket and peaked cap, seated on wing of B-17 talks to someone off screen. Captain Gable and top turret gunner in conversation under the B-17. top turret gunner checks guns in turret. Crewman seated on wing of B-17.

Date: 1943, June
Duration: 5 min 49 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675020481