Extended sequence showing closeup of a U.S. Army Air Forces Martin B-26 Marauder medium bomber in flight, photographed from another aircraft flying in formation. "Camera ship," is painted on the plane's fuselage, below the cockpit. Pilot, copilot, and crew member in nose are clearly visible. As the sequence progresses, clouds appear above and the ground below. The nose position is now empty. The B-26 continues in flight over varied terrain including hills, agriculture field, and a large town. Scene shifts to a loose formation of 7 B-26s in the distance. Next, a new sequence shows open field with patches of shrubs and trees. A dilapidated farm building seen in foreground. It explodes with fire and smoke. As the smoke drifts away, only debris is seen remaining. Cause of the explosion is not evident from the film. (World War 2 period).
Pitcairn PCA-2 and PCA-1B autogyro in flight over city and harbor in New York. Pitcairn PCA-2 and PCA-1B autogyro takes off from a field piloted by J C Ray and C J Faulkner respectively. The autogyro flies over New York city below level of skyscrapers. The autogyro flies near Statue of Liberty. PCA-2 and PCA-1B in flight over city and harbor. Autogyro flies over the ships underway at sea.
U.S. Army Air Force bomber crew at an airfield in Germany near the end of World War 2, in Europe. Ground crew load bombs on B-26 Marauder bombers parked on the airfield. One gives the signal to close bomb bay doors. Chocks are pulled from main gear wheels. Crew members board a B-26. One of the ground crew writes a message with chalk on a bomb : 'Happy Boithday HOIMANN ! FROM Duffy's Tavern'. Pilot and copilot enter the cockpit of a B-26 bomber. The Pilot hangs a pair of baby's shoes from a cable crossing the windshield. He pats the shoes with his hand.
U.S. Army Air Force aircraft at an airfield in Germany in final days of World War II, in Europe. Airmen refuel a B-26 Marauder bomber parked on the airfield, from a tanker truck, using hoses over the wings. .Nine B-26s take off, in succession, from the airstrip. P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft in flight. A formation of aircraft. Fire guard stands by, with small extinguisher, as a B-26 cranks and starts engine number 1. He then runs to the other side of the aircraft for the start of engine number 2.
USAAF B-29 Superfortress bombers descends to land. The USAAF B-29 lands on an airstrip and taxis. The crewmen deplane and poses in front of the B-29.
Crew member of USAAF B-29 Superfortress bomber at a South Pacific island, gives his view on surrender of Japan in World War II soon after returning from a flight to Japan. A U.S. Air Force officer pays tribute to the production line of B-29 bombers, ground and air crews. The officer says it was only because of B-29s United States was able to defeat Japan in the final days of war.
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