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German Messerschmitt Bf 110 bombers over England and in battle with RAF Spitfires (WW2)
German soldier of ground crew sitting on large bomb being towed toward a parked German bomber aircraft during World War II. German ground crew moves a bomb in front of a Junkers Ju 88. German forces load a large bomb onto the wing of a Junkers Ju 88. German Junkers Ju 88 bomber takes off from airfield. German pilot in cockpit of Messerschmitt Bf 110 with ground crew alongside. Messerschmitt Bf 110 in flight. Squadron of German Messerschmitt Bf 110 bombers in flight. View through canopy of bomber at English Channel water. German pilots in bomber while in flight. View of cliffs of Dover, England as seen from German bomber. Aerial view of England being bombed by Luftwaffe bombers as seen from bomber. A German Messerschmitt Bf 110 bomber in high banking turn. Point of view from German planes as British Royal Air Force RAF spitfires are fired upon. German gun camera footage of dogfights and aerial combat as German aircraft battle against British Royal Air Force fighter aircraft over British skies. German Messerschmitt Bf 110 bombers flying over English city.
United States soldiers and airmen using radar (WW2)
Flame thrower tank in action during World War II. Rockets fired from airplane and artillery. Lockheed P-38 Lightning flies overhead. POV from rear of plane, explosions from bombs on land and in water. Animation demonstrating how radar detects rebounding high-frequency waves targeting an airplane. U.S. Army radar operators watch monitors A United States soldier operates an early portable field radar unit in an open field. Moving radar dish against sky. United States army soldiers load anti-aircraft artillery and fire at German aircraft. The words "Boston Blackie" written on cannon. An airplane explodes in mid air. United States soldiers mark an artillery cannon after new downing an enemy plane. B-17 Flying Fortress in flight with two bomb bays open. United States bombardier looks into a Norden bomb sight. Close up of finger switching to radar mode on airplane radar operator console. Crew member at radar console mouthing the word, "bombs away" POV bombs dropping through B-17 bomb bay doors and falling.
U.S. Brigadier General Ira Eaker leads B-17 raid on Rouen, France, during World War 2
U.S. Army Air Force armorers ride atop bombs on trolleys, being pulled by a tug on an airfield in England during World War 2. Airmen gather around a bomb as one writes in chalk, "To Schicky (referring to Hitler family, Schickelgruber) this is only the start, Love, L.E.Z." Views of Airmen rolling bombs on carts under a B-17E aircraft. View from inside a B-17 as ground crews look up through open bomb bay doors. B-17 combat crewmen walking and riding bicycles, to attend a mission briefing. Inside the assembled aircrews are briefed by a British RAF officer, who says, "We're going to work. The target is XZ 462." He goes on providing details to be followed by aircrews. The crews leave the briefing room. Next, B-17s are seen taxiing out for takeoff. The lead aircraft is "Yankee Doodle" piloted by Brigadier General Ira Eaker. Another is "Stinky." Next is "Little Skunk Face."And the last one "Berlin Sleeper." Ground crews watch as the B-17 bombers take off and assemble into formation overhead. Views from inside a B-17 as bombs fall and its gunners fight off German fighter planes. Bombs seen falling and exploding on the ground and raising clouds of smoke. Glimpse of gunners firing at attacking German aircraft. Narrator states there is anti-aircraft fire all around them, that jolts the aircraft. The B-17s assemble in formation for the flight home. Back at the base, some wait atop the tower for the returning aircraft. General Ira Eaker, Chief of the U.S. VIII Bomber Command, steps from a returning aircraft, and greets Major General Carl Spaatz, Commander of the 8th Air Force. Final scene shows Brigadier General Eaker, smoking a cigar and surrounded by civilian and military reporters. ( Note: Reportedly, the B-17 "Stinky" crash landed in Athenry Co Galway Ireland on the 15th January 1943 with General Jacob Devers and a party of other Generals onboard, but none were injured and and all arrived safely at 2AM the same day, in Belleek, Northern Ireland.)
U.S. servicemen visit the American Red Cross Rainbow Corner club in London during World War II
Three U.S. Sailors are seen asking bus information from a policeman in front of the Northern Bank building on Shipquay Place, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, during World War 2. He converses with them and points toward a bus stop (not seen) and checks his watch as they leave, following his directions. Scene shifts away, from Northern Ireland, to the newly opened American Rainbow Corner Red Cross Club at 23 Shaftesbury Avenue, W.I., London, England. U.S. soldiers mingle with English civilians on the street and sidewalks. Many soldiers enter the club. Civilian vehicles drive along Shaftsbury Avenue. A civilian in front of the club hands out travel brochures and tickets to servicemen. A group of U.S. soldiers strolls out of the club. Closeup of the American flag flying at front of the club. Soldiers relax and smoke in the sunshine in front of the club.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Lady Churchill visit Plymouth, England, where town is cleaning up bomb damage
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Lady Churchill ride in open back of a car and wave to people in bomb-damaged section of Plymouth England. Rubble of destroyed buildings is seen and work crews with shovels to clean it up. Crowds line the way to greet the Churchills. Standing on a wharf, Churchill lifts his hat high in the air on his cane to wave at persons on a ship nearby. Churchill and entourage pass by a ships's prow monument along a walkway. Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten is seen accompanying Prime Minister Churchill in several scenes. (World War II period).
Views of London, England, when it is filled with Allied military personnel during World War II. Various organizations supporting the Allied military in the city.
American troops are seen boarding a transport ship in the opening scene, heading for the war front in Europe during World War 2. Closeup of the ship leaving the dock in the United States. Closeup of soldiers on deck looking back as they depart. Glimpse of upper deck of the ship completely filled with soldier passengers. Soldiers in their multi-bunk rooms aboard ship. Soldiers on ship's deck wearing life preservers. An impromptu band of soldier musicians entertains the troops. Others pass the time in card games,and sharing letters from home. Next, soldiers are seen watching as the troop ship arrives in Liverpool, England. A British army band plays to welcome them. View from the ship of American soldiers descending a gangplank to the Liverpool dock, where U.S. army trucks and an ambulance awaited them. Sailors, and a Women's Army Corp (WAC) Sergeant, feed pigeons on dock. One sailor poses with a small English girl. Film shifts to scenes of wartime London which occupy the remainder of the film. Several U.S. Army officers walk along a London sidewalk A British woman army sergeant and a local policeman. An English Bobbie (police officer with tall helmet) poses for the camera with several sailors and an American WAC Sergeant. U.S. soldiers and Military police (MPs) posing in front of a shop with U.S. Marine Corps logo on the window. Street scene with U.S. soldier walking past a sign reading: "USA cars, No Entry." More street scenes showing various British military and police in the city. A sign reading, "American Red Cross Services for Women." Another sign reading, "A uniformed Red Cross woman. Sign identifying the "Yugoslav Relief Society" headquarters. Canadian soldiers near the headquarters of the "RCAF Overseas." A Norwegian sailor with cap reading,"Norske Marine." Street sign pointing toward :"Canadian Red Cross and Maple Leaf Club." Headquarters of the "Newfoundland Caribou Club." Uniformed women from a Canadian province. Three Canadian soldiers lighting cigarettes. A local park in the background. Sign above "Merchant Navy Comforts Club." Sign reading: "St. Columbia Catholic Services Club." An Australian soldier walking on the sidewalk. Two uniformed women consulting a guide book with two American MPs. A Scottish soldier wearing a kilt accompanying a woman. Brief glimpses of various Allied soldiers from the British Commonwealth. British soldier wearing a busby hat. "Lion Services Club" sign with lion image. "Armoured Royal Corps Club" sign. "New Zealand Forces Club.""United Nations' Forces' Club."