B-17 aircraft of the 91st Bomb Group leave heavy contrails as they proceed, at 25 thousand feet, toward their target, Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Animated map showing Plan of the Day for 1 thousand Allied aircraft in coordinated raids, including some intended to fool the enemy. Plans of attack by Allied, so-called, Blue, Green and White forces, that include B-24s, B-17s, B-26s, and P-47 and RAF Spitfire fighter escorts. The B-17s of the 91st Bomb Group are part of the Plan of the Day.
World War 1: Members of the British all-volunteer "New Army" (aka Kitchener's Army) try out a new trenching tool, The soldiers appear to have some difficulty digging trenches with the tools. At most, they manage to cut pieces of sod. (They are working under the canopy of a tree, and appear to encounter tree roots.)
People celebrate in Great Britain. A large crowd gathers and cheers British soldiers returning home following the armistice ending World War One. Flags flutter on decorated flag poles. Buildings along a side of the street. A sign on the building reads: 'Victoria Cafe'. In Germany, soldiers march along the street. Decorated carriages pass. Soldiers on horses pass on the street with flags. A statue on the street.
British Army maneuvers. British soldiers march along a road with their field gear and Vickers Armstrong Utility Tractors, each towing a small trailer. They disperse into training area and set up positions. A crew mans a machine gun and fires it. The soldiers take time out to eat. Cooks ladle out soup with potatoes.
Scenes associated with the British Coronation Spithead Fleet Review of King George VI. View from the bow of the forward 2x3 gun turrets of the HMS Nelson, with their 16 inch guns. Aerial views of the British Fleet assembled with the Royal Yacht, HMY Victoria and Albert, in the center of the array.
Wife of British RAF (Royal Air Force) pilot who was awarded the Victoria Cross for shooting down an enemy aircraft while his own aircraft was burning. She lifts her baby from a pram in front of her house. She displays her husband's burned shoe and flight gear. She then reads formal letters about award of the Victoria Cross. Her husband pilot is seen with two other RAF fliers relaxing amongst other service personnel at a medical recuperation facility. They sit at a small table and smoke cigarettes. (World War II period).
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