A man checks United States B-24 bomber named "Skylark" at an airbase in England during World War II. Men work on various parts of B-24s and turn propellers. B-17s also seen on the airfield.
British men and women entering a building in Wales, UK. They assemble before a stage at the back of the building. Participants are well dressed and constitute a dignified gathering. A gentleman addresses them. British flags displayed and a sign stretched across the top of the stage reads, in Welsh: "adgofion mebyd ein gwron,gwron y byd." ( childhood memories of our hero, the hero of the world ). The gathering may be of political nature and the sign may allude to David Lloyd George who spent his childhood in Wales.(He was Secretary of State for War and then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the head of a wartime coalition government, beginning in 1916.) Following the meeting, participants come out of the front entrance, and pose momentarily for the cinematographer, before continuing on their way.
One by one, 29 B-17 aircraft of the 91st Bomb Group (out of 36 launched) return from their bombing mission over Wilhelmshaven, Germany during World War 2. Many suffered battle damage and have wounded crew aboard. The B-17, "Dame Satan," is seen with large holes in it. The B-17, "Old Bill," is shot to pieces, with its nose missing. Lieutenant Colonel Stanley T. Wray waits in control tower as three more aircraft arrive, including the "Memphis Belle." Her crew members relax and smile as she lets down to land. Her pilot, Captain Morgan buzzes the airfield before landing to complete their 25th bombing mission. They are congratulated by well wishers on the ground. Their crew chief paints the 25th bomb on the "Memphis Belle" fuselage. Change of scene: Brigadier General Haywood S. Hansell, Jr. awards a Distinguished Flying Cross to each crew member. Change of scene: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, of England, visit the flight crew and ground crew of "Memphis Belle" and converse with them. Change of scene: Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, Commander of U.S. Army Forces in Europe, and Major General Ira Eaker, Commander of the 8th Air Force, visit and greet the crew. General Devers reads their orders to return to the United States and encourage Americans on the home front.
"Somewhere" in England during World War 2. Personnel of United States Coast Guard troop transports and landing craft on their way to a Church for Sunday services. The church sits on a street in the middle of a town in England. View from rear as members of the U.S.Coast Guard march in formation toward the church. View from entrance of the church as they march through its iron gateway and along a path to its entrance. View from inside the church as an officer leads the Guardsmen up steps into a hall. They turn to their right to enter the church sanctuary.
Landing craft ferry Allied troops from pier in English port as they prepare for invasion of France during World War II. Two United States Coastguardsmen pose with members of British Women's Royal Navy Services (WRENS). Some British soldiers seated in a park with civilians on benches in the background. LCVPs ( Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) tied up at the pier in Weymouth, Dorset. American soldiers are assisted by U.S. Coastguardsmen as they board LCVPs, which pull away from the pier as they are filled (ferrying troops out to transport ships). Several Landing Craft Infantry (Large) are seen in the port, including LCI(L)s 494, 92, and 490. View of Weymouth from a boat flying a green flag, in the bay.
Former United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower with his family in Scotland. Exterior of the Culzean Castle (Maybole, South Ayrshire, Ayrshire, KA19 8LE). An apartment in the castle is being given to the former President. Dwight D. Eisenhower uses a telephoto lens camera to take photos for the family album. Grandson David Eisenhower II plays baseball. Dwight D. Eisenhower stands with other officials outside the castle. His family stands outside the castle. The Eisenhower family plays golf. An airplane arrives at an airbase. Eisenhower meets various British officials.
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