RAF (Royal Air Force) Saltby airfield in England during World War II. The airfield is covered with grounded planes and gliders as seen from an aircraft in flight.
U.S. soldiers at RAF (Royal Air Force) Saltby airfield in England during World War II. The soldiers fold machine gun bullet belts, clean 60mm mortars and sharpen machetes. U.S. paratroopers pack equipment.
U.S. paratroopers at RAF (Royal Air Force) Saltby airfield in England during World War II. The paratroopers play volleyball at the airfield.
Crowd of women assembled outside a ladies shop in England, during World War II. When the doors open, they enter quickly to purchase ladies hosiery that is a scarce commodity. A doorman welcomes the women shoppers as they enter. A sales girl writes up sales slip for stockings seen on glass countertop. Sandbags are seen stacked up against the interior wall of the shop to protect against air raids.
Film titled ‘D-Day Convoy’ based on invasion of Normandy (D-Day) by Allied Forces during World War II. Soviet Leader Joseph Stalin, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, and Prime Minister of UK Winston Churchill seated at Tehran Conference in December 1943. Other officials stand behind the big three. U.S. General George Marshall, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe Dwight Eisenhower and other officials seated at a conference table. Map of France details cross channel assault of France by Allied Forces. Map shows coastal locations to be attacked by Allies. Weapons and equipment from America pouring into England. U.S. soldiers arrive in England and train, for the invasion, on southern coast of England. U.S. B-26 bombers hitting German targets and smoke billowing up from exploding bombs. B-17 bomber in flight and bombs falling on German industrial targets. Gunners on B-17s defend against German fighter aircraft. American bomber explodes in flight after attack by German fighter airplane. German Messerschmitt fighter is destroyed. From edited film produced in 1947.
Recap of Allied Forces preparations for invasion of Normandy (D-Day) during World War II. Allied troops rest and play aboard ships underway at sea. Naval crew being briefed on shipboard. Officers examine map. Troops work with weapons on deck of ship. Allied officers, possibly including General Omar Bradley, confer aboard USS Augusta (CA-31) regarding weather conditions. Paratroopers of Airborne Division board buses. Buses leave camp. Paratroopers lined up at an airfield for inspection. From edited film produced in 1947.
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