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U.S. flight operations at Torokina fighter strip, Cape Torokina, Bougainville, in World War II
View from boat in the water as a U.S. F6F Hellcat aircraft takes off from Torokina fighter strip, Cape Torokina, Bougainville, during World War 2. The aircraft climbs out directly overhead. A small boat is seen at the beach and military vehicles move along the airfield roads. A P-39 aircraft taxis onto the runway and takes off in the opposite direction from the just-departed F6F. Military engineer equipment is seen working on the airstrip. A number of P-39s are parked beside the runway, close to surrounding trees. An F4U Corsair aircraft takes off towards the water (and camera), passing directly over a construction tractor working on the field. Another Corsair takes off over the heads of two armed sentries, and yet, another takes off immediately afterwards. View from the water, as an F4U flies low overhead toward the field for landing.
World War II. USAAF P-61 'Black Widow' night fighters in Europe. U.S. Navy testing of JATO on several aircraft in the USA
A short U.S. Army feature entitled,"Black Widow" AND "Jato." Introduction is overlayed on map of Europe. Opening sequence features P-61 Black Widows of the 422nd Night Fighter Squadron, stationed at Florennes/Juzaine (A-78), Belgium, during World War 2, Some of the aircraft are identifiable: P-61A 42-5577 (later nicknamed "Tactless Texan") and "Wandering Wench" (P-61A 42-5590). Narrator states their mission is to intercept German "flying bombs." Mixed footage of P-61s at various places and times, includes some with D-Day invasion stripes. Separate JATO-related footage features USN personnel fitting jet-assisted takeoff bottles on a Grumman F6F-3, possibly at NAS Patuxent River facility, Maryland. Later sequences show a JATO takeoffs by a Douglas SBD, and an F6F-3; and normal takeoff by a Grumman TBF, and a JATO takeoff by a Grumman F4F.
U.S. Navy aircraft are catapulted from the flight deck of the USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47) during the Korean War.
F9F-2 Panther aircraft of VF-112,is catapulted from the deck of the USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) during the Korean War. It is followed by the catapulting of several Reconnaissance F9F-2Ps of VC-61, Unit C. Some more F9F-2s of VF-112 are also catapulted.
Operations of United States Air Force Special Warfare Forces assisting allies in Asia. Firepower demonstrations
U.S. Air Force C-123 lands on primitve air strip in Vietnam. . Supply barrels are rolled out from plane, while engines are running. South Vietnamese troops march out of the rear door of an aircraft. Various supplies are loaded onto aircraft, at a supply depot, including a large basket of live birds. Wounded are transferred from ambulances to airplanes. A C-123 takes off from the remote airfield. View of pilots in cockpit of Special Warfare Forces C-123 aircraft. A psychological warfare airplane drops leaflets, and a Vietnamese soldier broadcasts announcements through loudspeakers. Huts at a remote village where medical supplies are needed to curb an infectious disease. U.S. Air Force personnel unload a foot locker of medicines from a C-47 aircraft. A U.S. advisor on horseback. A bullock team prepared to work. U.S. Doctors and dentists work with indigenous counterparts to treat civilians. People seeking medical and dental care are lined up outside a building. U.S. Airmen instruct indigenous in aircraft maintenance procedures. U.S. Air Force fire power demonstation for Asian Allies includes strafing and bombing by Douglas Skyraiders. Views of the variable sweep wing F-111 aircraft in changing configurations. F-100 aircraft firing rockets. Head on view of a C-130 skimming the ground as it executes a parachute extraction delivery of supplies on a skid platform. F-100s dropping napalm. Parachuted supplies dropping out of an aircraft. View from tanker as an F-4 approaches for aerial refueling. A C-130 landing in cloud of dust at remote airfield. F-105s in flight and launching ordnance. C-123 in flight. F-111 flying with wings closed tight. Exploding flares and bombs. (Vietnam War period).
Men wash foam from flight deck using fire hose aboard USS Randolph, Pacific Ocean.
Activities aboard USS Randolph underway in Pacific Ocean. Men with fire hose wash foam from flight deck. F6F Hellcat aircraft with damaged wing and tail, parked on deck. F6F is attached with truck for towing. Man stands on wing of F6F. Men hose flight deck. (World War II period).
United States troops firing Long Tom inland, shoot down Kamikaze Japanese fighters during the Battle of Leyte Gulf (WWII)
United States troops secure the island of Leyte, Philippines from Japanese control during World War II. apprehend an injured Japanese soldier found in a jungle. The Japanese soldier is taken to a tent. Two semi-naked Japanese soldiers raise their arms upon surrendering. General Douglas MacArthur discussing plans to take over the rest of the Philippines from Japanese occupation. Map of the Philippines. Japanese soldiers arriving in Leyte, with scenes of Japanese troops climbing down ladders from a ship during landing. A hand points to a map as other soldiers surround it. Two soldiers sitting on the mud as they work. United States troops with 155mm Howitzer “Long Toms” firing at enemy positions. Coconut trees lined behind the artillery. Soldier uses a telephone. Artillery fire both at daytime and night. Soldiers cover their ears. Troops begin to move through the jungles of Leyte. Imperial Japanese Navy flag waving. A fleet of Japanese ships heading to Leyte Gulf. Soldiers with binoculars on the lookout. Animated map of the Philippines shows Japanese and United States fleet. United States Navy ships sailing to Leyte Gulf. United States Navy sailors at fire control station. Sailor opens valve. Gun crew removes gunpowder bags from magazine. Hand squeezes fire control trigger. Torpedo released into water. Naval artillery firing during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. United States troops reading maps and reports inland. A soldier talks on the telephone. A general (Likely General Walter Krueger) inspects a map while smoking a cigarette. A 155mm Howitzer “Long Tom” is taken to the shore. Shirtless soldiers adjust the position of the howitzer. Howitzer barrel moves upwards. United States carriers sail to Leyte Gulf. A soldier pointing while other uses binoculars. Japanese land-based bombers and fighters flying to participate in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. A Japanese aircraft is shot down, falling to the sea. Naval anti-aircraft guns firing at enemy bombers and kamikaze fighters. A shot down kamikaze Japanese fighter bursts into flames. Inferno of shot-down Japanese aircraft burning. Anti-aircraft guns strafing at Japanese fighters. Thick smoke rises from bombed United States aircraft carriers on Leyte Gulf. Two United States fighters still flying with little gas. A Grumman F4F “Wildcat” fighter struggles to land on wet runway of Leyte airfield. The F4F stumbles and turns upside down. Another F4F skids off the runway and crashes into another aircraft. Medics carry a wounded pilot on a stretcher.
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