American wearing hat and bow tie makes a statement to reporter. He talks about war being imminent in Europe (World War II) and an increasing interdependency between nations of the World. He highlights that aircraft air power will have a massive impact in any future conflict and that a powerful defense force is vital for a nation to make its stand in the world.
Wind tunnel test of a wing design, the "Davis Wing" designed by aeronautical engineer David R. Davis. Animation shows the flow of wind around a wing of the plane. View of a model-plane at the mouth of the wind tunnel.
Slate reads: "How the Wrights learned to fly -- the motorless, man-carrying glider."A primary glider is seen, circa 1922. A group of people, at the top of a high hill, overlooking a valley, watch as the glider with skeleton frame,single high wing, and wheels, launches from the hilltop. It is operated by a single pilot who maneuvers it on a long flight toward the valley below.
Scenes from a Congressional probe of "Reds" (Communists and accused Soviet sympathizers). J. Parnell Thomas presides over the meeting. Eugene Dennis, leader of Communist Party USA, takes the oath and sits at desk. Eugene Dennis testifies. Photographers move up and take pictures. Dennis protests vehemently that his name is Eugene Dennis and that he be permitted to testify. Robert Stripling, of the House Dies Committee, and later HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) also interrogates Dennis.
Military officers and men pass by a building at a dock area. Smoke rises from funnel of a ship.
Ship's funnel emits smoke. Captain looks through binoculars in cabin. 'IMERTHIE II', written on the ship. A man rows small boat in harbor. Passengers climb aboard the ship
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