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Battle-damaged B-17s and wounded air crewmen of 351st Bomb Group at RAF Station Polebrook, England, in World War II

Field ambulance pulled up beside a B-17, of the USAAF 8th Air Force, 351st Bomb Group, on grass at RAF Station Polebrook, Northhamptonshire, England, during World War 2. Holes seen in vertical stablizer of the B-17. Wounded crewman is lifted into ambulance on a litter. View of battle damage to gunner's position in the B-17. Belt ammunition dangling in the hole. Airmen carrying another crewman on a stretcher.Bullet and shrapnel holes in B-17 fuselage. USAAF Lieutenant Colonel examines Flak hole in wing of B-17. View of crashed B-17 with fuselage cracked in two. It bears the Group's "triangle J" tail code. Ambulatory wounded crew member escorted to an ambulance.Airman standing in front of a B-17 with battle damage. USAAF Sergeant seated on ground beside a damaged B-17. Views of battle damage all over the B-17. Aircrews stand by their aircraft as more wounded are moved to ambulances. Pilot looking out of Copilot's window in B-17 cockpit, under which "flap raiser" is written in chalk. (A sarcastic comment on limited duties of copilot.) Aircrews gather to relax, as one plays guitar and sings "Home on the Range." All join singing the refrain.One airman re-reads a letter from home. They all jump up and rush off to duties.

Location: Polebrook Northamptonshire England United Kingdom
Date: 1943
Duration: 2 min 50 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070029
Wounded American airmen at a rehabilitation center in English countryside during World War II.

Wounded American airman, accompanied by uniformed nurses on the grounds of a rehabilitation center in England during World War 2. One airman picks a tulip for U.S. Army lieutenant (Nurse) accompanying him at the infirmary. Several recovering wounded are seen fishing from the bank of a stream on the grounds. One catches an eel. U.S. Air Force Captain Clark Gable, a Hollywood movie star, visits one of the recovering wounded 8th Air Force B-17 pilots to see how he is.They discuss the events surrounding his wounding. Captain Gable asks his opinion of the B-17 aircraft. The pilot responds that it is the "best in the world."

Location: England United Kingdom
Date: 1943
Duration: 2 min 3 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070030
Activities of 351st Bomb Group while stationed at RAF Polebrook, England, during World War II

U.S. B-17s, of the 351st Bombardment Group, at RAF Station Polebrook, Northamptonshire, England during World War II. The Group's maintenance officer, a Major, is seen smoking a cigar as he checks on the status of repairs on the unit's bombers. Maintenance crews seen working on a B-17 named "Argonaut." They use a small crane to lift a propeller for one engine.US Airmen riding bicycles on English country road on a Sunday. They stop at a 900 year old church, remove their caps and walk toward the church. At the base hospital, a Catholic chaplain, Father O'Connell, celebrates mass outdoors. One of the flyers sings Ave Maria.Scene shifts to the next day showing missions scheduled for the 351st Bomb Group, and records of raids they have accomplished to date.

Location: England United Kingdom
Date: 1943
Duration: 2 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070031
American servicemen enjoy rest and relaxation at Seaside resort run by Red Cross in England during World War II

Seaside hotel converted to a Red Cross rest and recuperation center for U.S. servicemen stationed in England during World War 2. A sign reads: "Welcome to your American Red Cross Service Club." Uniformed man and woman Red Cross officials seen at the facility. U.S. Army airmen arriving at the resort in a jeep. Several airmen see Captain Clark Gable on the grounds and run over to see what's going on. He tells them photographers will follow them around for a day and they won't have to say a word. Airmen, accompanied by young women, riding on a coach pulled by team of horses. View of a huge seaside swimming pool filled with English patrons. Among them are seen several U.S. airmen using the slides and diving boards and having fun in the pool. The Allied rest and recreation center is the Palace Hotel, Birkdale, Lancashire and the pool appears to be Southport Lido.

Location: England United Kingdom
Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 29 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070033
U.S. 351st Bomb Group airmen watch Bob Hope in USO show at their base, RAF Station Polebrook, in World War II

Bob Hope on a USO tour, entertaining airmen of the U.S. 351st Bombardment Group at their base, RAF Station Polebrook, England, during World War 2. He and Jack Pepper are seen tap dancing and clowning for the audience of servicemen. Sweeping view of the audience.

Location: England United Kingdom
Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 6 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070034
U.S. 351st Bomb Group is briefed before a bombing mission at the RAF base in Polebrook, Northamptonshire, England .

U.S. 351st Bomb Group at RAF Station Polebrook, Northamptonshire, England during World War II. A display board of the U.S. 351st Bomb Group, at RAF Station Polebrook, England, shows 15 principal targets and the number of times they've been struck by B-17s of the Group. The most missions were flown against Schweinfurt, Germany (25 times) and second most, against Hanover, Germany (17 times). Another recent status board records missions against Amiens and Evreux,and Romilly, France; Stuttgart, Germany; and Brussels,Belgium.Swastikas indicate German aircraft shot down during these raids. A C-45 aircraft lands and parks at the field. Major General Ira C. Eaker,Commander 8th Air Force, steps from the plane for a visit with the 351st Bomb Group. He proceeds to the briefing room, in a Quonset hut. Four Officers of the Group pose. View of heavy bombs in the bomb dump. Views of bombs hung wing racks of a B-17 to increase its bomb load. Bombs being transported on motorized dollies. Airmen writing in chalk on a bomb. It reads: "From the boys K of C #92 Jim, MH." Fliers at nighttime in their Quonset hut quarters. One writes a letter. Others trying to sleep, as sounds of aircraft engines are heard. Officer opens door of quarters and wakes crew members, telling them breakfast is at 3AM and briefing at 4AM. Briefing officer asks fliers to guess what the target of the day will be. Several make suggestions. The briefing officer removes a cover from the mission map, revealing target deep in Germany. The fliers respond with good-natured boos. Commander gives final instructions.,

Location: England United Kingdom
Date: 1943
Duration: 2 min 57 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070035
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