Shows simulated air raid drill in New York City area early in the World War 2 period. Shows aircraft spotting room and mapping control room with sighted aircraft positions, telephone switchboard activity, and P-40 aircraft taking off to intercept. U.S. Army soldiers with anti-aircraft guns in airfields and positioned beside bridges including the Williamsburg Bridge over the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Views of simulated raid at Fort Tilden by amphibious troops from the "invading" soldiers of the "Black army."
Shows 503rd Battalion paratroops scramble through Obstacle course, in training before U.S. entry into World War 2. Paratroopers climbing up and moving through Trainasium made up of metal bars at Fort Benning. Paratroopers jumping from Trainasium.
United States Army Air cadets doing Calisthenics at Randolph Field, Texas. Cadets performing drills, vascular coordination and pyramids. (Shortly before U.S. entry into World War 2.)
Retirement ceremonies for Major General Frank P. Lahm, first military Pilot at Randolph Field, Texas. Frank P. Lahm with other officers and soldiers marching at the ceremony. American planes can be seen overhead. Frank P. Lahm was taught to fly by the Wright Brothers, organized the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1917 and was the first balloon pilot. (World War II period).
U.S. Army Air Force paratroopers bailing out of aircraft C-47, descending, and landing on ground. C-47s landing and crew debarking on air strip. Crew getting equipment from aircraft. Part of training drills before entry of America into World War 2.
View across Broadway Avenue in New York City. Merchant Maritime building and traffic passing on the avenue can be seen.
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