Far East Air Force operations in Korea during the Korean War. U.S. Air Force B-26 aircraft on Kunsan airbase (K-8) field. Crew members perform preflight inspections and climb aboard. The bombadier gets into the nose turret of the aircraft and pilot into the cockpit. A ground crewman stands fireguard with extinguisher for engine start. Aircraft taxis as a ground crewman signals. Aircraft loaded with bombs under its wings taxis along the field for take off. Aircraft taxis.
Far East Air Force operations in Korea during the Korean War. Aerial views from aircraft in lefthand landing pattern for the Seoul air base (K-16) airfield in Korea. View from downwind leg. A C-124 Aircraft taxiing on parallel taxiway, after landing. Another C-124, with its front loading doors open on the parking ramp, along with several smaller airplanes. View from base leg. Aerial views of the K-14 Kimpo air base.
African American women soldiers of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed “Six Triple Eight", Women's Army Corps (WACS), march in formation on February 15, 1945, during World War 2. Location is Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, at the time of the unit's arrival in Birmingham. A military band of male soldiers precedes the group of marching WACS. The long column of African American WACS, marching 4 deep, is led by commanding officer Major Charity Adams. Close up views of the women marching. WACS in front of the unit carry the American flag in the procession.
Wide shot of African-American WAC soldiers assembled on field for review. The women soldiers hold an American flag before them. General John C.H. Lee emerges from his car and shakes hands with other officers before ascending to a platform to review. Major Charity Adams, leader of the battalion, shakes hands with officers as well and then stands in front of platform to review. View of officers, including WACS from other battalions. (World War II period)
Women soldiers of the all African-American WAC battalion, the “Six Triple Eight," come to attention while their commander, Army Major Charity Adams, inspects them. Close ups of women's faces during inspection. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion march while British police "bobbies" look on. View of soldier's feet as they march. (World War II period)
Seoul, South Korea wide shot with traffic during the Korean War. Pedestrians climb stairs and cross foot bridge across road. Moped or motor scooter shares road with cars amidst new buildings. People in crosswalk, men in business suits and women in traditional Hanbok robes. The South Korean jazz band "Rhythm and Blues" plays. Shots of Asian saxophonist, bass player, trumpet player, and drummer playing. South Koreans dancing in night club. Sign near Korean DMZ--"Light & Weapons Line. Personnel will not travel beyond this point unless they are armed or wearing flak vests--steel pots. All vehicle lights turned off at this point. "SAFETY FIRST" Truck carrying troops stops at DMZ check point 30 miles north of Seoul. Soldier inspects truck and waves it through check point. Soldier emerges from tunnel and scans horizon with binoculars. Soldiers hidden in weeds viewing with binoculars. Guard approaches pill box protected with sand bags and barbed wire. Guard with M60 machine gun in fox hole lined with sand bags. Close up of M60 machine gun.
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