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Robot bomb damage in England; launching sites and wide gauge tracks for transporting bombs in Cherbourg, France (WWII)

U.S. Army 9th Air Force North American P-51 Mustang fighters in flight and tracking a V-1 Flying bomb to shoot it down over Southern England, United Kingdom, during World War II. Crowds inspect damage caused by V1 flying bombs and V2 rockets, also known as “robot bombs.” A crater formed by a German robot bomb. A U.S. Army soldier collects fragments while inspecting the bottom of the bomb crater. British and American soldiers and British civilians inspect the damage. Aerial and ground views of an unfinished German V-1 and V-2 launch site on the Cherbourg Peninsula in Normandy, France after its capture by Allied forces. The main rocket ramp is seen on the launch site. A crane at the unfinished launch site. A concrete strip under construction. An unfinished section at the Cherbourg rocket launch site. The rich concrete mixture used in the construction of the massive installation is reinforced by lattice-type steel rods (half inch thick woven in squares). Unfinished and destroyed platforms from 29 rocket launch installations made by German forces at Cherbourg before the Normandy landings. Large solid underground structures intended as showrooms for shells and equipment. Unfinished or damaged narrow-gauge railroad used for supplies and construction. Carts are seen on the railroad. Netting laced with metal leaves to prevent fading is used for camouflage. A soldier arranges green coverings outside a bunker. A man stands on a crater. Wide gauge tracks to bring bombs to the platform. Some parts of the installation are bombed by Allied bombers.

Date: 1944, July
Duration: 3 min 16 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675044559
German troops launch V-2 rockets heading to England (WW2)

Germany launch V-2 rockets against England, United Kingdom during World War II. View of the skies. A V-2 rocket in flight after its launch. Rocket contrails form from V-2 rockets in flight. A V-2 rocket in flight as seen from the ground. German soldier uses a pair of binoculars while another uses a gun sight to watch the launch of V-2 rocket. V-2 rocket contrail forms an arc shaped path. Another rocket launches upwards. German soldiers look up and watch. The V-2 rocket disappears from plain sight.

Date: 1945, January
Duration: 1 min 34 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675080058
A crowd cheers as ship Mayflower II arrives in Plymouth, Massachusetts ending an Atlantic voyage.

Ship Mayflower II arrives in the United States having sailed from Plymouth, Devon, England. The British-built replica was built by shipwrights at Uphams Shipyard, Brixham, Devon, England, United Kingdom. Mayflower II underway at sea off Plymouth, Massachusetts. A U.S. Navy airship blimp floats over Mayflower II. A crowd at Plymouth Rock cheers the arrival of Mayflower II. Native American Indians cheer the ship's arrival. Captain Alan Villiers of Mayflower II arriving on shore at Plymouth Rock.

Date: 1957, June 13
Duration: 1 min 18 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070195
William Strang, F.T. Gousev and John Winant head a European Advisory Commission in London, England.

Three representatives of the United Nations, heading a European Advisory Commission, in talks at Lancaster House in London, England during World War II. Sir William Strang of Great Britain, F.T. Gousev of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics ( USSR) , John Winant of the USA and others seated at a table.

Date: 1944, March 30
Duration: 39 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675061455
People watch U.S. and Greek troops during a victory parade in London, England.

A victory parade in London, England to mark the Allied victory of World War II. Cavalry units march down a street during the parade. British King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret move past a large crowd in a horse drawn carriage attended by Captain's Escort of the Household Cavalry. A band plays at the parade. Soldiers carrying the U.S. flag march past a large crowd in a street. People gathered along a sidewalk to watch the parade. Greek troops march down a street.

Date: 1946, June 8
Duration: 3 min 42 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675066645
Polish soldiers undergo training in Morse code, operating radio and telegraph instruments at secret school in London, England, during World War II.

Project Eagle, in World War 2. Secret school run by the Polish Ministry of Defense for the United States Office of Strategic Services in London, England. During the instruction period an officer gives a class on Morse code to the students. Morse code charts placed on a wall in the classroom. Students wearing headphones practice coding and radio operating. The officer directs as the students operate a telegraph instrument and practice to increase sending and receiving speed. The officer gives an assignment sheet to each student to note down transmitting poles.

Date: 1942
Duration: 1 min 35 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072309