100th Squadron of P-51 airplanes from U.S. Army Air Forces 332nd Fighter Group, comprised of Tuskegee Airmen African American pilots, flies in various formations over Ramitelli Airfield, Termoli, Italy, during World War 2. Airmen stand looking up to watch the airplanes. The squadron buzzes the field in a very low altitude formation. Several views of the squadron in formations at various altitudes.. When done, the lead P-51, with numeral 1 on its side and the name: "Skipper's Darlin" painted on its nose, lands on the runway and taxis to the end. There it is met and guided to a halt by its Crew Chief, who promptly climbs on the left wing and rides with his legs dangling over the leading edge, as the plane taxis back to its parking place. Distinctive Red Tail seen on P-51 aircraft. This is repeated by other landing aircraft and their crew chiefs, who ride back on the wings of their respective airplanes.
Activities of U.S. 332nd Fighter Group (Tuskegee Airmen) in Italy during World War 2. Airplanes parked at Ramitelli Airfield, Termoli, Italy. An airplane taxis on the airfield. Men watch the airplane.
Activities of African American pilots of the U.S. 332nd Fighter Group at Ramitelli Airfield, Termoli, Italy during World War 2. Pilots leaving building after mission briefing. (Sign outside the building reads: 'Briefing Room'.) They climb into jeeps, go to get their flying gear and parachutes, and proceed to their P-51 aircraft. Squadron of P-51 on the ramp with engines running. The P-51s take off in quick succession.
Soldiers of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team entering Bruyeres, France during World War 2. Army jeeps pulling trailers drive along muddy road at the town. Abandoned German equipment and helmets are seen. Damaged houses along the sides of a street. Jeeps and troops moving in the area.
Japanese-American infantrymen of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team advancing through Bruyeres, France, during World War 2. The soldiers proceed through the deserted streets of the town. Damaged buildings along the sides of a street.
U.S. Army infantrymen of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team proceeding single-file through the apparently deserted town of Bruyeres, France, during World War 2. They pause temporarily, along a stone wall. But they encounter no German resistance.
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