Remains of United States Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress that crashed in Tinian, Northern Marianas Islands during World War 2. It was B-29 number 42-65283, nicknamed "Big Wheel," from the 9th Bomb Group, 99th Bomb Squadron. Opening scene shows remains of two engines and bent propellers from the crashed B-29. Ocean and a B-29 coming in for a landing are seen in background. Two destroyed engines and props along with partially intact empennage, are the only recognizable parts of the airplane. Aircraft debris is scattered close to the beach. Three U.S. Army Air Force personnel stand looking over the wreckage.
U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower aboard USS Helena, Pacific Ocean. He is en route back to the United States following his visit to Korean during the Korean War. He is accompanied by the Defense Secretary, Charles Wilson and General Macarthur. The President talks to the officials.
Emperor Bao Dai visits the fighting front along the Black river in Vietnam, French Indo China. He decorates a soldier. An airplane parked on the field. Airplanes from the United States bomb Red positions, amid reports that Red China plans to invade Indo China.
Points of interest in Berlin, Germany. Cars pass through Checkpoint Bravo. British, French and United States check post. Flags of the three countries flying in front of the building. Tempelhof airport hangar. Airplanes parked at the airport.
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).
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