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Bombing tests using conventional and incendiary bombs against wooden structures, at Eglin Field, Florida, in World War II.

Tests by the U.S. Army Air Forces to assess the effectiveness of incendiary bombs against wooden structures (typical of Japanese homes) during World War 2. Tests conducted at Eglin Field, Florida. B-17 bomber drops conventional bombs on test village, producing considerable damage where they strike. In contrast, bombing with incendiaries produces fire and smoke engulfing the entire complex, and greater destruction and confusion on the ground.

Location: Florida United States USA
Date: 1945
Duration: 1 min 59 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675051711
Optimum mix of fragmentation and incendiary bombs is determined during tests at Eglin Field, Florida, during World War II

Conclusions of tests conducted by U.S. Army Air Forces, at Eglin Field, Florida, seeking best way to attack Japanese homeland during World War 2. Actor Lee J. Cobb, portraying an Air Force Captain, smoking a pipe in his "office." Views of M-41 fragmentation bomb and a bundle of M-69 incendiary bombs. The Captain holds a model of a B-17 bomber and uses it to discuss bombing techniques. B-17 in flight. Views of effects of fragmentation bomb, showing numerous small holes produced by it. Aerial view of the test area houses. Mixture of M-69 incendiary bombs and M-41 frag bombs being dropped by the plane on the test area. Various views of resulting damage and effects. Test report is shown, concluding that demolition bombs are not effective against congested wooden structures; that M-41 frag bombs deter early firefighting efforts; and that a mix of 80 percent M-69 incendiaries and 20 percent M-41 frag bombs is optimum. Views of Japanese cities burning, from such bombing, during the war.

Location: Florida United States USA
Date: 1945
Duration: 4 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675051713
Nine year old Maria LaVecchia celebrates the anniversary of her adoption at destroyer escort George E. Davis in Florida.

An Italian war orphan celebrates the anniversary of her adoption at destroyer escort USS George E. Davis in Florida. Nine year old Maria LaVecchia is the foster daughter of 200 men crew. She cuts a cake. The crew eats the cake. She is surrounded by the crew men. She is adopted under the 'Foster Parent Plan'. The foster fathers kiss her on the adoption anniversary.

Location: Florida United States USA
Date: 1953, November
Duration: 40 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054573
International Regatta of small sloops in bay in Florida, United States. Buildings and trees on the shore.

Sailboat racing regatta, over a fixed course, in a bay, in Florida, United States.. Large number of two-handed sloops compete. The sail boat course is marked by flags attached to anchored dinghies. Clouds in view in the sky. Trees along the shore.

Location: Florida United States USA
Date: 1934
Duration: 4 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054728
Models display dresses designed by dress designer Gladys Parker at 'Femininities by Gladys Parker' fashion show in Florida.

American cartoonist and fashion designer Gladys Parker showcase her creations during a fashion show in Coral Gables, Florida. 'Femininities by Gladys Parker' written on a giant backdrop in the area where the fashion show is to be held. Cartoons depicting Mopsy, a character by Parker, adorn the stage. A model wearing a dress designed by Gladys Parker rips open a part made of paper in the backdrop and enters the area. The model displays the dress and takes a position in the area. A few people seated under a park umbrella. A few more models enter through the part on the backdrop wearing dresses designed by Gladys Parker. The people seated under the umbrella watch the models. The smiling models take their positions.

Location: Coral Gables Florida USA
Date: 1935, February 4
Duration: 1 min 26 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675055057
Britain Multi Jet Bomber,Vulcan flies to take part in the United States Air Force bombing competition in Florida.

Britain Multi Jet Bomber,Vulcan flies over Florida, United States. The ground crew signals on the airstrip. The bomber aircraft taxis and takes off. The aircraft in flight to take part in the United States Air Force bombing competition.

Location: Florida United States USA
Date: 1957, September 30
Duration: 33 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675055743
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