American enlisted aircrew relax with coffee and cigarettes in United Kingdom, during World War II, before or after an operation. Most of the U.S. Army Air Force bomber crew members are wearing "Mae Wests" life preserver personal flotation devices. One wears headset pushed back on his head. A Staff Sergeant sits at head of table wearing a white scarf and flight goggles, pushed back on his head. One of the group displays a rabbit's foot. Several smoke cigarettes.
U.S. 8th Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. Views directly at the front of each of a B-17s four Wright R-1820 Cyclone engines, while the propellers are turning. The wiring harnesses are clearly visible.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain are escorted by Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, Commander of U.S. Army Forces in Europe, and U.S. 8th Air Force Commander Ira Eaker, to meet the crew of the B-17 "Memphis Belle." They and their party stroll across the airfield to the aircraft, which is parked with its crew lined up in front. The King and the Queen speak with each member of the crew. General Eaker explains some aspect of the aircraft to King George. The Royal party enters their car and departs, passing a parked British bomber on the way.
A training film in the United States details the role of Combat Military Police of the United States Army in supporting river crossing during war. Participation of Combat Military Police in a planning phase shows MPs at charts planning the crossing under a tent. Men at typewriters. Animation shows Tactical Operations Center, Division Traffic Headquarters and Tactical Air Control Command Post. Men talk over telephones at traffic headquarters. MPs at chart detailing circulation control points and holding areas. Animation depicts MP circulation control points being designated at each crossing points, staging areas and road junctions.
Bombing of Benedictine Monastery in Cassino, Italy by U.S. bombers during World War II. U.S. Army Air Force B-26 Marauder bombers fly over Cassino. Bombs fall and explode on the monastery. The bombs as they fall directly upon and in the vicinity of the monastery. Huge columns of smoke engulf the area. Vapor trails from the bombers. The monastery before and after the bombing.
Bombing of Benedictine Monastery in Cassino, Italy by U.S. bombers during World War II. Bombs as they fall directly upon and in the vicinity of the monastery. Huge columns of smoke engulf the area. Vapor trails of U.S. Army Air Force B-26 Marauder bombers.
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