Activities of the United States Army Air Forces in the European Theater during World War 2.. Nose-on views of U.S. AAF Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in flight. Clouds in the background. Several views of B-17s flying in formation, at a distance. Scenes filmed during making of "Combat America," in England.
Damage caused due to Potomac River flood in Washington DC., United States. The John Paul Jones monument in Potomac Park amidst the flood affected area. Area submerged in water. Damaged cherry trees near Tidal Basin, overrun by water. View of the damaged area and harbor looking out toward Haynes Point, as seen from atop the Washington Monument. The Titanic Memorial amidst the flooded area. Giant flagstones near the Titanic Memorial dislodged and scattered by flood waters. People walking near the parkway. View of unscathed Federal buildings in downtown Washington DC and 1930s era automobiles on the street.
The Pershing missile at the Rhein Main Air Base in Germany. The United States Air Force Douglas C-124 Globemaster II airplane parked on the airbase. Men gather near the airplane. They unload the Pershing missile with transporter from the airplane. Missile being loaded onto flatbed trailer. An airman directs the unloading of missile from the airplane.
United States General John J. Pershing centennial in France. A monument in view. Trees and houses in the background. Fountains surrounding the monument.
The United States Army Europe (USAREUR) boxing finals in Germany. Soldiers and civilians gather to watch the boxing matches. U.S. Seventh Army Commander General Francis W. Farrell watches the match. The matches in progress. Crowd cheering and applauding. Winners in ring receive awards from General Farrell.
View of trays containing silver stars and other U.S. military decorations. U.S. Army Lieutenant General Delos C. Emmons, commanding general of the Hawaiian department, decorates the officers and men of the submarine USS Trout in ceremonies held at Pearl Harbor, in recognition of their successful performance of a mission for the war department in enemy controlled waters in World War 2. At the left is Lieutenant Commander Frank W. Fenno, captain of the Trout. Assisting the general is Lt. Col. E.B. Whisner, secretary of the general's staff. View of Army band and honor guards on dock. U.S. Navy officers in ranks behind Army Color Guard. Standard bearer carrying General's flag. Scene shifts again to deck of the USS Trout. The General's three-star flag flies from the Trout's mast. (Note: The mission of the Trout was to deliver anti-aircraft ammunition to the U.S. forces defending Corregidor. Fenno's sub was called on to deliver the ammunition because surface ships and aircraft were unable to penetrate the tight Japanese defenses. The mission was classified as "top secret." The USS Trout delivered the munitions and then brought back more than 6 tons of Philippine gold and 630 bags of silver, as ballast. Commander Fenno was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross, by the United States Army, and the officers and enlisted men of the Trout each received the Silver Star for successfully completing this unusual and dangerous mission. The USS Trout received a Presidential Unit Citation.)
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