Burmese natives clear mud from roads in Burma during World War II. United States troops work along with them. They work for opening supply routes to China. Vehicles pass on road. People walk. Vehicles carrying supplies needed for the work. Workers dig out mud.
United States General Dwight D Eisenhower arrives in Brussels, Belgium. Belgian Prime Minister Hubert Pierlot and other dignitaries greet him. He talks to the dignitaries. Soldiers and officials greet him. He places a wreath on the tomb of the Congress Column, also known as the Monument to the Unknown Soldier (Place du Congrès / Congresplein 1000 City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium). Other soldiers salute. Buildings and a car parked in the background. (World War II period).
World War II P-47 aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) take off and land at Chievres Airfield (A-84) in Chièvres Belgium. Airplanes take off from the muddy air base. Trees in the background. Second plane landing has nose art that is difficult to read, but the aircraft serial number 42-76114 (which was piloted by George Swink of the 396th Squadron. Swink's aircraft was downed by flak on 25 December, 1944 and his status after was POW). Various scenes of P-47 Thunderbolts taking off and landing.
United States Army Air Force 8th Fighter Command gun camera footage of attacking targets in Europe during World War II. Lieutenant L K Covelle of 84th squadron 78th fighter group flies the aircraft. ME-109 trailed. Aircraft flies low to the ground. Enemy fighter tries evasive action as seen from gun camera footage. High altitude view of the aircraft in flight. Smoke arises from explosion. (World War II period).
United States Army Air Force 8th Fighter Command gun camera footage of attacking targets in Europe during World War II. Lieutenant Colonel D. A. Baccus of 359th squadron 356th fighter group flies the aircraft. The aircraft attacks the ground target as seen from gun camera. High altitude view of the area. Strafing of truck on road.
United States Army Air Force 8th Fighter Command gun camera footage of attacking targets in Europe during World War II. 2nd Lieutenant H Chapman of 376th squadron 361st fighter group flies the aircraft. Aircraft attack ground target as seen from gun camera footage. High altitude view of the area. Gun cam shows strafing of convoy along roadway. Fighter pilot flies low right down along roadway strafing all the trucks. (World War II period).
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