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U.S. flyers repatriated from internment in Switzerland, mingle with French soldiers before leaving Annecy France, in World War II

Repatriated U.S. Army Air Forces flyers, are gathered, waiting to depart the airfield, at Annecy, France, during World War 2. A C-47 airplane is parked behind them, They mingle with several French armed soldiers (who are guarding German POWs at work on the airfield). One officer examines a French guard's rifle. Some Frenchmen in black uniforms are also seen conversing in the group, as they all stand beside the open door of a C-47. An officer in the C-47 signals that it is time to go. The Americans and French say their goodbyes as the Americans climb aboard the aircraft. The door of the plane is closed.

Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675060617
German prisoners of war and repatriated American flyers at airfield in Annecy, France during World War II.

German prisoners of war take a break from their work on the airfield at Annecy, France, during world War 2. A tethered sheep feeds on the grass. One of the prisoners talks amicably with a French guard. Some prisoners eat a snack, as they stand about being photographed by the cameraman. Scene changes to repatriated American flyers (who had been interned in Switzerland) sitting on the ground beside a parked C-47 transport airplane. The C-47 has tail number: 41-7845. Several French civilians, including some children, mingle with the Americans.

Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 40 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675060618
United States Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft in flight over Annecy, France during World War II.

Aerial view from another airplane of a U.S. Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft serial number 42-99174 in flight over hills in France. (Some appear to have traces of snow on them.) At one point, the L-5 swoops extremely close to the photographer's airplane. Aerial view of river, town, Lake Annecy, and airfield with C-47 parked on it. Group of American fliers, repatriated from internment in Switzerland, conversing on the airfield, as they await a C-47 to fly them out. . L-5 airplane taxis out for takeoff. American airmen struggle to load a jeep into a C-47 transport airplane. The C-47 displays open triangle tail code on its rudder and the letter "O" on rear fuselage.

Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 47 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675060620
Vichy French Secretary of State Joseph Darnand administers the oath to French recruits for the German Army in Paris, France.

French recruits for the German Army parade to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris, France during World War II. French Vichy Secretary of State Joseph Darnand administers the oath to French recruits for the German Army. The recruits parade to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe.

Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 14 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061101
Equipment loaded aboard a U.S. ship at a shore in Normandy, France during World War II.

Loading of equipment on a U.S. ship at a shore in Normandy, France during World War II. An American sailor repairs a damaged LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel). A welder works on a gear. A jeep is lowered aboard the ship. A group of LCVPs in water alongside the ship. A jeep is lowered onto the deck and into a hold. A sailor directs a winch operator. A man operates a winch.

Date: 1944, June
Duration: 3 min 46 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675061275
U.S. troops disembark from landing crafts and board a ship off the coast of Normandy in France during the D-Day landings.

U.S. troops board a ship off the coast of Normandy, France during the D-Day landings of World War II. Soldiers exit an LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) and climb up the gangway of the ship. LCVPs come alongside the ship for unloading. The troops embark on the ship. The troops in full combat gear on the deck of the ship.

Date: 1944, June
Duration: 3 min 57 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675061276