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U.S. Army Air forces pilots learn about the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt airplane

From a U.S. Army Air Force Training film, "How to Fly the P-47. Pilot Familiarization." United States pilot seated on table writes a postcard to his mother, "Mrs D.Q. Hopkins. 1024 Clay Avenue, Pelham, New York" Board in the background with 'Daily Assignment of today' written on it. Scene shifts to forward view from cockpit of a Republic P-47 aircraft flying low over the flight line at an Air Base. Momentary glimpse of the pilot and his post card in the office. Back again, to forward view from cockpit of a P-47, but this time it is on final approach to the runway. Scene shifts to ground view of a P-47 landing. It taxis to the ramp and parks. The crew chief stands on the wing as the pilot completes and signs the aircraft's Form 1 (record of any problems). Five pilots walk past the flight line. The pilot, wearing a seat pack parachute, climbs down from the cockpit. The five pilots, seen earlier, approach, and one introduces them to the P-47 pilot (Captain Hopkins). They are Lieutenants assigned to his training flight. He greets them and shakes hands with all. The group ask questions about the P-47. Then they all go to the pilots room. As Captain Hopkins takes off his flight gear he tells them the P-47 is designed to operate at high altitude. He describes the P-47, referencing a large illustration of it on the wall. (World War II; WW II; World War 2; World War Two)

Location: United States USA
Date: 1943
Duration: 6 min 29 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022991
U.S. 5th Army vehicles traverse bridges at Volturno River near Mignano, Italy, in World War II

U.S. 5th Army vehicles cross two small bridges across the Volturno River, near Mignano, Italy, during World War 2. An MP (Military Policeman) monitors and directs traffic from side of the muddy road. Army engineers repair another bridge and use compressed air gun to drive fasteners. Closeup of the new bridge boards and construction work. Jeeps, trucks, personnel carriers, and other vehicles are all on the move. A destroyed civilian vehicle is seen at side of road.

Location: Mignano Italy
Date: 1943
Duration: 59 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675024677
Bomb wrecked bridge over Volturno River in Capua, Italy

Bridge over Volturno River built by 1st battalion 343rd Engineers in Capua, Italy. Old bridge demolished. Vehicles cross the bridge. Germans retreat the bridge, which was blown up. 343rd engineers credit sign on new bridge. Building collapsed. Bomb wrecked homes. Excessive home damage testified to poor marksmanship of the German fliers. (World War II period).

Location: Capua Italy
Date: 1943, November 23
Duration: 1 min 54 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675024687
USS Frament, DE-677,and other U.S. Destroyer Escorts in shakedown maneuvers during World War II

Scenes aboard U.S. Navy Destroyer Escort USS Frament (DE-677) during shakedown cruise, with other new Destroyer Escorts, in World War 2. Sailors occupy off-duty time reading and writing letters. Captain looks through binoculars. Sailors stand beside him. Another Destroyer Escort comes abeam the Frament. View of radar antenna of the ship. Radar operator operates radar instrument. Operation of sonar device aboard the ship. Radio Shack device to maintain contact with other ships. Aerial views of several destroyer escorts underway. Crewmen signal through signal lamp. The Frament practices zigzaging through the water. Destroyer escorts practice coordinated actions, one pursuing would-be subs while the other lays a smoke screen.

Location: Atlantic Ocean
Date: 1943
Duration: 2 min 15 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675030349
People buy and read newspapers in London, England giving the story of the fall of Mussolini.

People read newspapers in London, England during World War II. People queue up to buy newspapers giving the story of the fall of Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini. A man reads newspaper headlines. A woman reads a newspaper. People sitting on benches in London Square read the news.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 46 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675070898
Weasel is carried aboard a glider and dropped by parachute from a plane in the United States.

Demonstration of the capabilities of the small snow vehicle, Weasel in the United States. Weasel is carried aboard a glider. Gilders take off. Weasel is dropped by parachute from a plane. It is ready to move for action as it lands. It travels over snow and rough terrain. Half track vehicle on snow covered land. Interior: Weasels are being improved. Weasel is driven on snow covered land with its new features like stable tracks and cargo body.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1943, March
Duration: 1 min 38 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071683
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