Events related to World War II. Man attaches an aircraft propeller to hook of a crane. The propeller is lifted. Technician works on an engine of the aircraft in the background. B-25 comes in for a landing and crashing while doing so. View of a warehouse at the airbase. An aircraft taxis on runway.
Model of a U.S. B-17 and views of crew members inside a B-17 are shown in a training film about ditching. The B-17 model shown (with all 4 engines feathered) striking the water during ditching. Scene shifts to B-17 crewman bracing themselves as the plane ostensibly hits the water. having a discussion on the ramp at Eglin airfield in Florida. Aircraft parked in the background.
Gun camera footage of American 8th Air Force fighter operations in Germany during World War II. Lieutenant Butler of 435th Squadron and Lieutenant RC Haworth of 338th Squadron in action. View of the fighter aircraft, bombing enemy installations on ground. View of damage to moving trains, enemy aircraft and other ground installations.
American 8th Air Force fighter operations in Germany during World War II. Lieutenant J R McDonald of 338th Squadron attacks a German ME-109 high above the clouds.
American 8th Air Force fighter operations in Germany during World War II. Pilot Lieutenant C D Henry of 338th Squadron in action. Aerial gun camera footage of American aircraft strafing German railroad train moving on ground. Fighter plane in action and attacking a German airplane.
American 8th Air Force fighter operations in Germany during World War II. Lieutenant Willruth of 335th Squadron and O Sharfo of 62nd Squadron chase German ME-109s. View of ME-109s being chased and fired.
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