The 50-hours inspection of the ignition and electrical system of USAAF B-24 Liberator heavy bomber aircraft at an airfield in the United States. Men exercise on the field. An animated diagram of human skeleton and United States Army Air Forces B-24 Liberator heavy bomber aircraft. The B-24 heavy bomber aircraft takes off. The aircraft in flight over grasslands. The B-24 parked at the airfield. The crew members start the 50-hours inspection of ignition and electrical system of the aircraft. An electrical specialist tightens the elbow terminals and nuts of the hammering engines. The specialist checks the chamber and slides wires and makes sure they are not worn. He checks the cable for security of mounting. After inspecting all the wires and harness, the specialist checks other attachments. He examines the switch lead and removes cover from booster coil. The signals for operation test on cover plate switch board flow smoothly, so the specialist gives an 'OK' signal. During the electrical inspection: the specialist notes the operation of the battery disconnect relay. A man in the cockpit operates the battery switches. The specialist signals in the cockpit and replaces canvas covering. He checks battery insulation for proper security of connections. The specialist makes the hydrometer test with electrolytes and removes the sump and cleans it with soda water bath and neutralize acids. He checks the proper connection of accessible electrical leads and also checks the landing lights and examines the inter cooler shutters in the cockpit. The specilaist checks the generator for security of mounting and makes sure that the brushes are in good condition. He tests the oiling and cooling blast connection.
The 50-hours inspection of the ignition and electrical system of the USAAF B-24 Liberator heavy bomber aircraft at an airfield in the United States. The electrical specialist checks the regulators in the aircraft nose compartment. The specilaist checks starters and removes window strap for proper inspection. The specialist checks brush condition and inspects the heaters. He takes out screws and pulls out back casting and inspects the back plate for deformation of metals. The electrical specialist uses air hose to clean the oven. He checks and cleans the igniter using a brush. The specialist makes a similar inspection with the side heaters and cleans solenoid belt. He runs the motor and checks its functioning. He inspects the battery plug connection on the outside of the aircraft. He checks the A/C inverter. O perational check of alarm bell is done. He opens the fuse box to repair it, and with the help of a diagram he replaces the bad fuse with the new fuse. The aircraft in flight after completion of inspection.
German Reichsmarschall (Marshal of the Empire) Hermann Goering visits a coal mine during World War 2. Interior of mine. Goering with coal miners. Coal carried on conveyer belts. Goering inspects objects of various kinds laid out in boxes. He goes up the steps of a house and visits a working family. As he comes out, he talks to children and picks up a baby. He is surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd of local citizens. Goering gets into an open car, and standing, salutes the crowd, who return his salute. Children try to run after his car, as it pulls away.
Head of the German Schutzstaffel (SS) Heinrich Himmler inspects Bosnian Muslim Waffen-SS troops (likely Kroatische-SS-Freiwilligen-Division or the Croatian SS Volunteer Division, later called the 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS Handschar, 1st Croatian) training in Neuhammer Germany during World War II. Himmler seen reviewing Islamic Nazi troops wearing fez hats as their commander, General Karl-Gustav Sauberzweig, follows behind. Hermann Fegelein is also seen briefly in the review. Götz Berens von Rautenfeld (wearing glasses) and Emil Kuhler seen briefly while Himmler is inspecting a rifle. Himmler observes artillery drill of Albanian recruits. Trees in the background. Himmler rides in a car.
Allied aircraft tracked and damaged in Berlin, Germany during World War 2. Soldiers and officers at Berlin's Air Control Center. The officers track the arrival in the skies of British and American allied aircraft. Search lights light up the skies overhead. German Anti-aircraft fire downs Allied enemy aircraft at night. The damaged allied aircraft and dead pilots on ground.
Adoption of civil defense measures in Berlin, Germany during World War II. German Chancellor and Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda Paul Joseph Goebbels confers with the air raid council. Berlin adopts civil defense measures. People eat at the sidewalk kitchens function. Emergency food arrives. Eggs, meat, and fruit distributed to citizens of Berlin. An officer instructs German soldiers who are then seen clearing debris from streets. Carpenters begin rebuilding work after allied bombing. Welders rebuild rail tracks. View of the damaged buildings. German civilians collect food from a market place.
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