Activities of United States Army Air Force 354th Figher Group at an airfield in Ansbach Germany after Victory in Europe during World War 2. United States airmen stand around a damaged German FW-190 aircraft at airfield in Ansbach Germany. The aircraft has just been belly landed without landing gear by U.S. Lt. Bruce Carr who had taken it from a German airfield near Linz, Austria. American pilot Bruce Carr is seen beside the damaged aircraft talking with fellow airmen who have gathered. He is seen shrugging his shoulders. View shifts to another FW-190 taxiing. In the cockpit is 1st Lt. Fred Fehsenfeld of the 353rd FS. He taxis on the airstrip and parks the aircraft. U.S. airmen crowd around the airplane as Fehsenfeld climbs out of the cockpit, onto the wing. American airmen examine several German FW-190 fighter airplanes, reviewing the aircraft in detail. They are seen looking in cockpits, examining pitot tube, looking at damaged tail wheel, and trying to turn the propeller of one. A U.S. P-47 fighter airplane lands at the airfield. Mountains seen in the background.
United States airmen celebrate the Victory in Europe Day in Germany after World War II. United States airmen stand around the table as a Captain cuts the cake for the celebration of victory in Europe Day. Other refreshments and drinks on the table. United States Red Cross women help the Captain as he cuts the cake. Women serve cakes and refreshments to the United States airmen.
United States airmen celebrate the Victory in Europe Day (VE-Day) in Germany concluding World War II in Europe. Band of the United States airmen play and sing outside a building. Drummer wears top hat. Other American airmen eat fruits and enjoy the band. A couple of airmen dance Lindy hop with each other. An Airman and Red Cross woman volunteer do Lindy and jitterbug dance. Other airmen applaud as they dance.
Activities of the United States airmen at an airfield in Germany after World War II. A United States airman looks through sextant on the terrace of airfield control tower. On roof beind him are anemometer and weathervane. Tower operator speaks on the microphone in the control room. American airman works on a desk. Aircraft parked in grass on the airfield as seen through the large windows of the control tower.
Activities of the United States airmen at an airfield in Germany after World War II. United States airmen stand near a car. They watch as the American airmen play softball on a field. Aircraft and vehicles parked at the airfield. Airmen walk and relax on the field in front of hangar. Airmen seated on field as they watch the ball game. U.S. P-51 fighter airplanes parked on grass in background. A dog joins the spectators.
Bomb damage in Germany immediately after World War II. Heaps of debris in front of the bomb damaged buildings. German civilian women lined up for a bucket brigade clearing rubble of bombed buildings. They pass dirt buckets along a line. Women dump dirt from a bucket. German boy breaks stones with a hammer.
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