Remains of United States Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress that crashed in Tinian, Northern Marianas Islands during World War 2. It was B-29 number 42-65283, nicknamed "Big Wheel," from the 9th Bomb Group, 99th Bomb Squadron. Opening scene shows remains of two engines and bent propellers from the crashed B-29. Ocean and a B-29 coming in for a landing are seen in background. Two destroyed engines and props along with partially intact empennage, are the only recognizable parts of the airplane. Aircraft debris is scattered close to the beach. Three U.S. Army Air Force personnel stand looking over the wreckage.
Coverage of causes of U.S. Air Force B-47E Stratojet crash on take off in the United States. U.S. Air Force major R. R. McCormick considers major aircraft accidents of B-47E, its causes and misuses of flight control during take off. He shows original footage: B-47s take off from runway. He points out during a safety lecture, the result of unsafe take off, total loss in fire on chart. He explains aircraft accident by feet points drawn on board. He explains heavy weight take off by early and late models of B-47E drawn on board. He shows still shots of the accident. He points out on chart. He gives three conclusions of aircraft accident: general misuse of flight control during take off, improper techniques during cross one take off and pilot unawareness about technical problem.
B-17 bombers of the U.S. 8th Air Force, 91st Bomb Group, take off from their base at RAF Bassingbourn. Views from inside the B-17, "Memphis Belle." The landing gear of the "Memphis Belle" retracting into the wheel well. Views of English countryside, including many RAF airfields. B-17s in close formation. Crew members of the "Memphis Belle" are seen at their duty stations inside the aircraft, including: Captain Robert Morgan,Pilot; Captain Jim Vernis,Co-Pilot; Sergeant Robert Hanson,Radio operator and gunner; Captain Chuck Leighton, Navigator; Sergeant Harold Loch,Flight Engineer and Top Turret Gunner; Sergeant John Quinlan, Tail-Gunner; Sergeant Cecil Scott, ball turret gunner; Captain Vince Evans,Bombardier ; Sergeants Bill Winchell and Tony Nastal, Waist gunners. Pilot , Captain Morgan, alerts crew and dons his oxygen mask as they climb through ten thousand feet. View of coast of England as they leave. Temperatures drop and contrails form as the formation of B-17s climbs to 25 thousand feet.
B-17 Flying Fortress in the European Theater. A B-17 taxis. Damaged wing flap of the B-17. Airmen and crew members stand near the wrecked plane. A man writes information about the wrecked plane. The pilot discusses with the man. The crew of the plane. Damaged wing of a B-17 named 'Little John'. Damaged tail.
U.S. airmen working on B-26 Marauder aircraft's main gear in Germany. Airmen inspecting B-26 aircraft's main gear, aircraft wheel and tire, then inflating tire. Top turret of B-26 rotates. B-26 in flight.
B-26 Marauder aircraft in flight over Germany. Formation of B-26s in flight above clouds. B-26 dropping bombs over targets. B-26s in flight. (World War II period).
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