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U.S. 82nd Airborne Division troops board an LCV in England before Invasion of France in World War II.
Troop movements and preparations for D-Day Invasion of France during World War II. U.S. 82nd Airborne Division troops walk in a squad and move past a British guard . They walk down to a harbor where they board a Landing Craft Vehicle (LCV). Boats at the south England harbor in the background. The troops in the LCV leave the harbor.
American servicemen enjoy rest and relaxation at Seaside resort run by Red Cross in England during World War II
Seaside hotel converted to a Red Cross rest and recuperation center for U.S. servicemen stationed in England during World War 2. A sign reads: "Welcome to your American Red Cross Service Club." Uniformed man and woman Red Cross officials seen at the facility. U.S. Army airmen arriving at the resort in a jeep. Several airmen see Captain Clark Gable on the grounds and run over to see what's going on. He tells them photographers will follow them around for a day and they won't have to say a word. Airmen, accompanied by young women, riding on a coach pulled by team of horses. View of a huge seaside swimming pool filled with English patrons. Among them are seen several U.S. airmen using the slides and diving boards and having fun in the pool. The Allied rest and recreation center is the Palace Hotel, Birkdale, Lancashire and the pool appears to be Southport Lido.
U.S. 351st Bomb Group B-17s take off on mission to Germany, from their base at RAF Polebrook, England, in World War II
Flare is fired from control tower and B-17s of the U.S. 351st Bomb Group begin taking off from their base at RAF Station Polebrook, England, on a mission to Germany during World War 2. The B-17 aircraft fly off in formation. View inside one B-17, as crew goes on oxygen, as they climb through 10 thousand feet. Sky filled with formations of B-17s. U.S. P-47 fighter escort aircraft of the U.S. 487th Fighter Squadron (352nd Fighter Group) at RAF Station Bodney, take off to accompany the B-17s part way. Gunners inside a B-17 are alerted to German fighters at 3 O'clock low. They are identified as the American P-47 escorts. Squadron of U.S. P-47s seen in flight. B-17s and escorts pass over the enemy coastline. They being to encounter flak which can be seen as Black clouds.
American paratroopers are dropped from C-47 aircraft during practice maneuvers in England during World War II
U.S. paratroopers stand near open door of a C-47 transport, ready to jump, in a practice exercise, in England, during World War 2. One trooper leans out the opening, carefully looking over the situation. He has a lit cigar in his mouth. Another view shows a Captain, commanding them, poised in the open cargo door. He jumps and the rest of his "stick" of paratroopers follow in quick succession. Another group of paratroopers repeats the process. Scene shifts to views taken from a camera fastened to a paratrooper's leg. His face is seen. He grimaces at the shock of chute opening and then smiles. The open parachute is seen above him. He lands on his back with chute behind him in a grass field. A large formation of C-47s seen overhead, dropping paratroopers, who fill the sky as they descend. Paratroopers are seen as they land. White smoke is seen in the background, marking the drop zone.
The HMS M1 submarine fires from its 13-inch gun turret in Chatham, England
HMS M1 submarine of Britain performs maneuvers before docking for repairs in Chatham, England. The British Royal Navy M-class submarine sailing. Crewmen standing near gun turret. 13-inch gun turret moving. The M1 submarine submerges. The 13-inch gun of the M1 submarine firing before submerging into the waters. British Navy crew on deck.
Children are sent away from London during World War II, and British citizens and officials prepare for German blitz air attacks
British defense against German aerial warfare in Europe. A soldier stands near artillery gun on British shore. Adolf Hitler talks to Hermann Goering during a meeting at Berchtesgaden. A map of Europe and a finger points at London. Scenes of city of London. British civilian people move on the streets and cross a bridge on foot, with London Bridge in background. British soldiers standby at antiaircraft guns. A barrage balloon aloft in the sky. British spitfighter aircraft parked on airfield. Scenes of civilians building a Anderson Shelter (air raid shelter). A woman holds a child. Children arriving at a train station are evacuated from the city for their protection. Women crying as they watch children depart in railroad train cars for safer locations. Men carry bags on their backs bringing supplies to shelters. Fire crews practice to prepare for blitz raids by German aircraft during Battle of Britain. City streets during a night blackout.
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