B-17E bomber in flight. Close aerial views of aircraft flying in skies and clouds, soon after its introduction for use by British RAF and the U.S., early in World War 2
Arthur Starnes with parachute bag and loaded with other equipment, puts on oxygen mask and boarding C-45 aircraft. Plane taking off and Arthur Starnes drops from sky for five miles in Army experiment, before opening his parachute late at 1500 feet, and is greeted by his wife and son. The test helps the military to understand conditions for pilots and crews bailing out of military aircraft as U.S. participation in World War 2 nears.
British Royal Air Force Pilots marching and receiving insignia as part of graduation exercises at War Eagle Field in California. AT-6 aircraft takes off. The pilots received training in the United States before returning to the battle front against Germany, early in World War 2.
View of U.S. Army Air Corps officers and cadets at Detroit City Hall. The air cadets being sworn in for service in the United States Army in World War 2. Hollywood stars Bud Abbott and Lou Costello along with Dick Foran on hand for the swearing in to congratulate the new airmen. The comedy due Abbott and Costello also seen escorting actress Carol Bruce at the Premier of their new comedy movie. Views of large crowd and few several police officers restraining the crowd beneath the Fox Theater marquee and entrance as it shows premier of movie "Keep 'Em Flying."
Views of damage caused in Waikiki residential area caused by Japanese attack. Shows automobiles and houses hit by shrapnel and bullets. Japanese planes can be seen in sky and men carrying wounded on stretcher. Broken, main water line and wrecked buildings are shown. Civilian men and women rushing around during bombing and immediate aftermath. School children and women inside a building. View of Japanese Midget suicide submarine in water. (World War II period).
Shows wreck of Japanese two-man suicide submarine and San Hosea football team acting as civil guards on tour. Views of Lieutenant Philip Rasmeusan who shot down the first Japanese planes during the attack, Lieutenant George Welch and Lieutenant Harry Brown, who accounted for shooting down six of the Japanese planes. (World War II period).
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