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1st Allied Airborne Army troops take off from a field in the European Theater during Operation Varsity of World War II.

A film titled 'First Allied Airborne Army in Operation Varsity, 24 March 1945' about the successful airborne crossing of the Rhine river by the 1st Allied Airborne troops during World War II. Aerial views of aircraft and gliders on ground in areas the narrator describes as East Anglia (England, United Kingdom) and in the Paris, France area. U.S. Army Air Forces C-46, C-47 aircraft and CG-4 gliders on a field. British Halifax and Sterling bomber aircraft. A glider with nose art name, "Texarkana Belle." U.S. Army soldiers of the U.S. 17th Airborne Division near the glider aircraft. Soldiers load equipment into gliders and aircraft. Jeeps, vehicles and other equipment loaded onto gliders. Airborne troops waiting near the aircraft, smoking cigarettes and talking as they await takeoff time. Aircraft lined up on a field. Troops put on gear and board the gliders and towing C-47 Skytrain aircraft. Propellers turn as towing aircraft prepare to take off. Men ensure slack lines are taken up properly and engage the gliders being towed. Aircraft tow gliders as they take off. Gliders and aircraft in flight and ground crews waving to the aircraft in the sky.

Location: European Theater
Date: 1945, March
Duration: 5 min 11 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022047
1st Allied Airborne Army troops land in Germany during Operation Varsity in World War II.

The successful airborne crossing of the Rhine river by the 1st Allied Airborne troops during World War II. Aircraft lined up at an airfield in England, United Kingdom. British 6th Airborne Division gliders, British Halifax bomber aircraft and British Sterling bomber aircraft, together with U.S. Army Air Forces C-47 and C-46 aircraft take off from an airfield in the UK. British aircraft taking off and British soldiers waving as they pass by on the airfield. British 6th Airborne Division troops in the field. Airborne troops who will be parachuting to targets are briefed by officers as they stand in a group. Soldiers synchronize their watches. Soldiers put on equipment as they prepare to take off. Airborne troops fully loaded with gear ascend stairs to board propeller aircraft. Narrator points out visible tape placed over sharp corners and protrusions on the aircraft to ensure that no parachutes or equipment are caught and damaged. Soldiers entering through doorways of C-46 aircraft. Personnel at the control tower order aircraft to take off. Aircraft and gliders take off. An aircraft taxis for take off but partially loses control, hits some wheeled carts to the side of the runway, and finally comes to a rest off the runway without severe crash damage. Aerial views of aircraft in flight. Narrator notes that the forces flying from the British airfields are merging south of Brussels with similar Allied forces taking off from bases in France. Troops aboard an airborne aircraft. Allied paratrooper soldiers jump from both doors of C-36 aircraft and their parachutes are seen descending. View of pilot in a towing aircraft as he pulls back lever to cut his towed glider loose. A glider coming to rest in a field on landing. An allied aircraft falling to the ground in flames after being hit by German antiaircraft flak fire. Another allied aircraft is seen exploding upon crashing (with farm barn buildings in foreground partially blocking the view.) Troops in prone position beside gliders after landing, as they secure areas and regroup. Allied British and American Army soldiers enter a village and take German prisoners. Lines of Allied soldiers and equipment advancing near the Rhine.

Location: European Theater
Date: 1945, March 24
Duration: 6 min 34 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022048
General Ibrahim Abboud and King Hussein I are greeted in Egypt; King Hussein I greets King Faisal II in Jordan

General Ibrahim Abboud of Sudan being greeted by President Gamel Abdel Nasser of United Arab Republic on arrival at Cairo airfield in Egypt. General Abboud reviews troops and greets the dignitaries and officials, assembled dignitaries, and some cheering citizens. Brief scene of a civilian man walking on a dusty dirt road, followed by brief wide view of the Great Sphinx of Giza, in Egypt, with scaffolding erected on part of the monument and archaeologists or workers examining it. Next scene show King Hussein I of Jordan as he deplanes at Amman airport in Jordan and greets King Faisal II of Iraq. Airplane on tarmac with inscription "Iraqi Airways" on it. Both the kings review the Honor Guard, and then enter a building.

Location: Cairo Egypt
Date: 1955
Duration: 1 min 51 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: Arabic
Clip: 65675022135
Film shows test of SOC (Strategic Air Command) T.171/ A-5 Turret and Airmen load Gatling gun on Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber.

Film shows test of SOC (Strategic Air Command) T.171/ A-5 Turret. View of Administration Building at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Project officer converses with Airmen. The Project officer signs paper. Airmen salute and leave the room. Board reads MacDill Air Force Base Home of Sixth Air Division. Another board reads 306th Bomb Wing, Headquarters with a crest. Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber parked on ground. Airmen install turret to Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber's tail. Airmen check radar unit of A-5 control system against ground target. Airmen load Gatling gun.

Location: MacDill Air Force Base Florida USA
Date: 1954
Duration: 7 min 10 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022541
Children and civilians inspect Douglas C-124 Globemaster II aircraft at Pinecastle Air Force Base, Florida.

Children and civilians inspect open clamshell door of Douglas C-124 Globemaster II nicknamed 'Old Shakey' at Pinecastle Air Force Base, Florida. Airmen in 'Class A' summer uniforms. Row of parked Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers with an auxiliary power unit at nose of each aircraft. Children donning pilot's helmet. Civilians and children enter and leave clamshell door of Douglas C-124 Globemaster II. Civilians inspect interior of the aircraft.

Location: Pinecastle Air Force Base Florida USA
Date: 1957, April 14
Duration: 1 min 11 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022551
A multiracial parade with natives, Chinese, and Koreans in Hawaii.

A multiracial parade in Hawaii. Parade begins with policemen on horseback. Men in tribal costumes build a hut on top of a horse-drawn float. Hula girls dancing in another float. More Hawaiian natives sit in front of huts on top of floats. Men ride bicycle with fancy fish costumes. Chinese men on a float, with a large pagoda behind them. A group of men in Chinese costumes follow the float. Japanese men demonstrate Kendo martial arts from a moving float. Marching Unit with banner 'Korean Girls Seminary'. Young Korean women wearing Hanbok dresses.

Location: Hawaii USA
Date: 1916
Duration: 3 min 52 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022619
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