German aircraft attacked by U.S. aircraft on 8th March 1944 in the European Theater during World War II. A U.S. aircraft of 8th Fighter Command is piloted by 2nd Lieutenant W.A. McClure of 62nd Squadron. The aircraft attacks German Junkers Ju 290 bomber aircraft. An aerial view of an anti aircraft gun firing at Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter aircraft. Shows the aircraft out of control and crashing into ground.
U.S. gun camera footage filmed on 8th March 1944 in the European Theater during World War 2. A U.S. P-47 fighter aircraft of 8th Fighter Command, piloted by Lieutenant A.J. Robey of 63rd Squadron, 56th Fighter Group attacks German Messerschmitt BF109G fighter (The ME-109 is equipped with under-wing gun tubs housing 20mm rapid fire cannons, effective for intercepting bombers, but making it less able to combat U.S. fighter aircraft.) Lt. Robey's aerial gun-camera footage shows hits on the ME-109 during close quarters dogfight. The ME-109 begins to burn and drops out of sight. (Note: Opening slate incorrectly identifies German aircraft as FW-190.)
A German aircraft is attacked by a U.S. aircraft on 8th March 1944 in the European Theater during World War II. A U.S. aircraft of 8th Fighter Command is piloted by Lieutenant J.H. Truckluck of 63rd Squadron. The aircraft trails a German Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter. The Bf 109 flies in a zigzag manner and very low to the ground. The aircraft attempts landing in a field. Dust rises due to strafing at the path near the aircraft. The aircraft belly lands.
A German aircraft is attacked by a U.S. aircraft on 15th March 1944 in the European Theater during World War II. A U.S. aircraft of 8th Fighter Command is piloted by Lieutenant Christenson of 62nd Squadron. A German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 aircraft is being chased by the U.S. aircraft. It explodes after facing fire.
German aircraft attacked by U.S. aircraft on 16th March 1944 in the European Theater during World War II. A U.S. aircraft of 8th Fighter Command is piloted by Captain G.V. Davis of 364th Squadron. The aircraft follows a German Messerschmitt Bf 110 fighter plane. Shows hit on Bf 110. The plane crashes on snow-covered ground. The pilot runs away from the aircraft and flattens himself on the ground. Another strafing pass at the downed aircraft. Shows the strafing of the pilot. A U.S. aircraft attacks a Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter. The Bf 109 attempts to make a belly landing and raises left wing sharply.
German aircraft attacked by U.S. aircraft on 16th March 1944 in the European Theater during World War II. A U.S. aircraft of 8th Fighter Command is piloted by 1st Lieutenant R.A. Peterson of 364th Squadron. A U.S. P-61 Black Widow fighter aircraft attacks a German Messerschmitt Bf 110 fighter plane. It chases another Bf 110 fighter. The Bf 110 crash lands on snow-covered ground. Repeat pass made at the downed aircraft.
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