U.S. Army Air Forces occupy former German airfield at El Aouina, in Tunis, Tunisia. U.S. Officer holds slate as they photograph a wrecked German 6-engined Me 323 Gigant ("Giant") on the airfield.
Views of wrecked German Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant airplane at El Aquina airfield in Tunis, Tunisia. An American airman climbs upon the framework of the huge airplane. The vertical stabilizer is partially intact and contains many bullet holes.
Completely wrecked German Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant at the El Aouina airfield in Tunis. Heavy tubular skeletal framework of the main body and dense framework of the wings is seen. All covering is gone, except for a few tattered remnants on the body and wings. The empennage appears to be partially intact.
Wrecked German 6-engined Messerchmitt 323 D-1 (possibly RD+QG) at El Aouina airfield in Tunis. Two engines and props remaining on one wing and one remaining on the other. Wrecked fuselage of the airplane. Portion of landing gear laying on the ground. Damaged wheels of the airplane. A U..S. airmen sits in the wreckage framework and appears to be cutting something from it.
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).
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.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.