War damage in Sicily, Italy after bombings of USAAF (United States Army Air Forces) 86th Fighter Bomber Group during World War II. U.S. soldiers inspect a wrecked German airplane on a captured Italian airfield. A soldier shows the picture of a German pilot. The soldiers examine the wreckage of a German airplane. A damaged hangar shows wreckage of airplanes. A picture of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.
Airfield damage in Sicily, Italy, from Allied "Operation Husky" and associated bombings by USAAF (United States Army Air Forces) 86th Fighter Bomber Group airplanes during World War II. A U.S. soldier inspects wreckage of enemy airplanes on captured Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Sicily. Wrecked aircraft include: Fiat G 50 fighter bomber from 378° squadriglia; A Macchi 202, Breda built XII sr AS belonging to 91° squadriglia, 10° gruppo, 4° stormo ct. (The 91° squadriglia was commanded by ten. Mecatti. 4° stormo ct was based in three airstrips in the "Piana di Catania" and fought fiercely and bravely against Allied air offensive just before and during "Operation Husky.") U.S.soldier removes long ammunition belt from an airplane. The soldiers inspect airplanes in a hangar,One of the German fighter planes in the hangar has a painted picture of "Minnie Mouse", riding atop a bomb, and wielding a battle axe. Close up of the picture is shown.
U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima during World War 2. A sailor eats a sandwich. U.S. Landing ship Infantry (LSI) No. 1029, firing rockets at the shore of Iwo Jima. Change of scene to aboard ship further from shore. Mount Suribachi visible in background. Other ships closer to shore. A U.S. Destroyer off the shore. A line of armed landing craft approaching Iwo Jima, headed by LCI-717. Views and closeup of USS Brule (APA-66) . Attack transports USS Cape Johnson (AP-172) and USS Fond du Lac (APA-644). the Destroyer Escort, USS Vammen (DE-644). The camouflaged Light Cruiser, USS Vicksburg (DL-86) bombarding the coast of Iwo Jima with 5 inch and 6 inch guns. A landing craft infantry approaching the shore, firing rockets. Large explosions in the water at a distance. USS LCI-65 returning from the shore. (Note: The ship at the 1:07 - 1:18 sec mark is a Pensacola class heavy cruiser and the ship at the 2:11 - 2:40 sec mark is the battleship USS North Carolina BB 55.)
The role of U.S. 86th Fighter Bomber Group during Allied invasion of Sicily, Italy in World War II. A damaged Nazi aircraft on a field. Rubble spread around the aircraft. Allied soldiers examine the wreckage. A soldier looks at a picture of a German pilot and his badge. The soldiers examine the wreckage. Another damaged Nazi aircraft. The soldiers examine its wreckage. They look at a revolver recovered from the wreckage.
The role of U.S. 86th Fighter Bomber Group during Allied invasion of Sicily, Italy in World War II. A damaged Italian aircraft. Damaged aircraft parts on a field and a hangar in the background. A shell hole in a wall. The shadow of a guard on the wall. A picture of Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini on a wall.
Invitational preview of film 'Man of a Thousand Faces' in New York, United States. Marquee of the RKO 86th street theater at 1284 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY. Crowd of people behind barricade to watch movie stars arrive. Several celebrities arrive for the preview, including actresses Gianni Sangalli and Rossano Brazzi, along with Julie Wilson and Eddie Bracken. Ralph Hetzel of the Motion Picture Association of America presents Universal Pictures executives Milton Rackmil and Charles Feldman with a citation honoring the film in commemoration of the golden anniversary of Hollywood movie making. Camera zooms in on photograph of James Cagney.
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