United States airmen of the 65th Fighter Squadron in Corsica, France during World War II. Airmen play a ball game outside a club. A sign over the club door reads '65th Fighter Squadron'. A Sargent with a raven on his shoulder as he reads 'Republic of Plato'. A pilot in a chair as he reads a magazine. An airman sleeps in his bunk bed with a dog. A pilot writes a letter.
United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) P-47 aircraft in flight over Corsica, France during World War 2. P-47s of the 66th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group taxi at Alto Air Base. Nose of the P-47 aircraft. Airman hammers a nail onto a post, putting finishing touches on the Officer's club. Officers in Control tower at Alto Air Base. A dozen P-47s of the 66th Fighter Squadron take off and join up in three flights of 4 each overhead. Wing tank and belly tank of an aircraft. P-47 aircraft returning in formation. P-47s peel off for landing. Lt Col Gilbert O. Wymond, commander of the 65th Fighter Squadron, in the cockpit of his P-47 "Hun Hunter XIV." Airmen wash in outdoor improvised shower.
American servicemen, during World War 2, rise following a religious service outside a tent at Alto airbase, Corsica, France. Many of them take time to personally speak with Roman Catholic Archbishop Francis Spellman, who conducted the service. Some of them kiss his ring. American military trucks in the background. Another scene shows servicemen kneeling at a prayer service outside the tent.
Building of the 65th Fighter Squadron club at Alta Corsica, in World War 2. Airmen use bamboo stalks to landscape their club. View of the partially constructed wooden club building. Fighting Cock Squadron Logo on the club building. Airmen remove a wall from the club and someone inside falls with it and they all fall down. Inside, many airmen are having drinks and enjoying themselves.
Interiors of U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) 57th Fighter Group officer's club at Alto Air Base, Corsica, France, during World War 2. Officers relaxing. They drink and sing as one man plays an accordion.They clink their glasses together from time to time, as the song calls for it.
A U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) P-47 of the 65th Fighter Squadron, 57th Fighter Group, taxis, raising dust on unpaved Alta airfield, Corsica, during World War 2. A 65th Fighter Squadron P-47, tail number: 42-75988, named "Dixie Doodle." Its Pilot carries his parachute and places it on wing of an adjacent P-47. Several French AF & USAAF 57th FG P-47s take off over hayfields.
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