U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 crew is debriefed by an intelligence officer immediately after returning from a bombing mission during World War 2. In response to his questions, the crew members describe being hit by enemy fire, damage to their aircraft, and attacks by German Fw-190 and Me-109 fighter aircraft. A gunner tells of shooting down a German plane that flew underneath their B-17. Narrator Richard Cordon seated at a desk speaks to camera in a public service announcement, and appeals to capable American mechanics and men under 50 who are handy with tools to volunteer for service with the Army Air Forces. He reads a notice of the U.S. Army Air Forces dated October 1, 1942, inviting civilian mechanics to service with the Army Air Force. Views of mechanics performing various maintenance duties on parked B-17 bomber aircraft. Mechanics work on a B-17 aircraft with name "Baby Doll" on it. A mechanic works on a propeller of B-17 aircraft with nose art and name "Birmingham Blitzkrieg." A mechanic evaluates a machine gun in side door of a B-17 aircraft named "Shoot, You're Faded." Close-up view of notice from the U.S. Army on its letterhead, appealing for mechanics up to 50 years of age.
U.S Army Lieutenant General Brehon Somervell gives radio address to all Americans early during World War 2. He cites the early defeats being suffered by America and its allies in the struggle against the Axis Powers worldwide. He emphasizes the importance of Americans devoting all their efforts to work for the war effort, and exhorts everyone to avoid anything in their civilian life and pursuits that might impede the Nation's war efforts. He states that if things go unchanged, it will be too late to save ourselves and America and civilization. He notes there is no room for any interest groups whose interests and actions might weaken America's war efforts. He appeals to all Americans to back up their fighting men.
U.S. Army Air Services maneuvers of First Provisional Air Brigade at Wilbur Wright field in Dayton , Ohio. Nearly 44 airplanes including DH-4 aircraft of the U.S. Army Air Corps 1st Provisional Air Brigade lined up on the field. Aerial view of the airfield with aircraft lined up for maneuvers.
U.S. Army Air Services maneuvers of First Provisional Air Brigade at Wilbur Wright field in Dayton , Ohio. Members of U.S. Army Air Services 1st Pursuit group at the airfield. Members of the 3rd Bombardment Group pose in front of a MB-2 aircraft at the Wilbur Wright airfield. Members of the Second Attack group also pose for a picture in front of a A-3 aircraft.
U.S. Army Air Services maneuvers of First Provisional Air Brigade at Wilbur Wright field in Dayton , Ohio. Brigadier General James E. Fechet, Assistant Chief of Air Service arrives as he gets out of a staff car. He poses with officers including Major Carl Spaaz and Captain Fabian Pratt in front of U.S. Army Air Services A-3 aircraft. He looks at a map and discusses the problems. Major General Mason N. Patrick, Chief of Air Services arrives as Captain Pratt greets him. Brigadier General Fechet talks to Major General. Major General Patrick reviews crew members in front of MB-2s, DH-4sand A-3 aircraft. Major General inspects the crew and aircraft of the Bombardier group.
U.S. Army Air Services maneuvers of First Provisional Air Brigade at Wilbur Wright field in Dayton , Ohio. Major General Mason N. Patrick, Chief of Air Services and other officers inspect the crew and aircraft of the Pursuit group and the attack group. Major General inspects crews of MB-2s, DH-4s and A-3s. P-1c engine in operation. MB-2 aircraft and P-1C aircraft take off from the airfield.
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