U.S. soldiers at a military camp in the Mariana Islands. Three men study a map placed on the hood of a jeep. Two soldiers stand in a tower. A dump truck passes from near the tower. A jeep and a Red Cross truck parked behind the tower. Another dump truck passes by. Tents in the background (World War II period).
Several B-29 Superfortress of the U.S. Army Air Forces in a line at North Field in the Mariana Islands. The B-29s taxi on the runway. A jeep on the side of the runway.
F-51 Mustang aircraft of 2 Squadron, South African Air Force (SAAF), fly overhead, in two flights of 4 aircraft each, and peel off for landing. This Squadron, attached to the USAF 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, is operating at K-10, Chinhae (aka Jinhae) Air Base, where one of their F-51s, displaying SAAF markings is seen taxiing to park. Other aircraft of the 18th Wing are seen parked in the background. Another F-51D, with USAF markings, tail number 45-11736, and shark's teeth painted on its nose, taxis out of the parking area. This aircraft is from the 12th Fighter Bomber Squadron, and piloted by Lt. James Glessner. (Korean War)
Ground crew members of the U.S. Air Force 18th Fighter Bomber Wing refuel F-51s in Korea. Several ground crew members direct F-51s on ramp. One F-51 with 'Sweet Alice' written on its side halts near one of the ground crew member. A pilot in the cockpit of F-51. Many ground crew members on the ramp. A partly completed aircraft hangar in the background. A gasoline truck moves towards the planes. The driver gets down and moves towards the rear of the truck. A military man unwinds the hose and refuels the plane. (Korean War)
Ground crews of the18th Fighter Bomber Wing of the United States Air Force handle ammunition in Korea. Several P-51s parked. A tug pulling trailer loaded with 50 caliber magazine boxes driven through the parking area of P-51s. Another tug pulling trailer loaded with rockets moves through the same area. Soldiers unload boxes of magazine from the trailer. A soldier empties contents of a box on the wing of plane. 50 caliber magazines on the wing. A partly completed aircraft hangar in the background. Soldiers unload rockets also and install them on the wing of F-51. The soldiers carry the rockets towards the planes on trolleys. (Korean War)
Briefing room scene of the 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron of the United States Air Force in Korea. An officer briefs the man for the mission. The officer points at a map. Close view of men as they attend the briefing. (Korean War)
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