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Douglas World Cruisers take off from the U.S. for their first flight from America to Asia.
U.S. Army Air Service Douglas World Cruisers (DWC) in the United States during the first flight around the world. In Aleutian Islands, Alaska: Flier Douglas World Cruiser on a lake before the hop across the Pacific to Japan. A snow-covered mountain in the background. Two cruisers. One of the cruisers warms up. One of the cruisers as it is being raised onto a Coast Guard ship. Raised aircraft engine shows engine change in Lieutenant Leigh Wade's (Pilot of the World Cruiser) airplane for a hop to Attu Island in Japan. Lt. Lowell H. Smith standing on the nose of the aircraft holding the propeller blade. A stationary cruiser on a shore. Another cruiser seen. Both are equipped with pontoons. Three of the world cruisers in flight while they are in their first flight from America to Asia. Animated map shows the dangerous route across the Pacific. The Pacific crossed by airplane. Animated map of the coastline of North America and Asia with 'Second Division Chicagoff to Kagoshima, Japan' written on the map.
Japanese natives perform for the Americans and welcome them on the first stop of Douglas World Cruisers in Japan.
U.S. Army Air Service Douglas World Cruisers (DWC) in Japan during their first flight around the world. At Etorofu, Jurile Islands, Japan: Natives congregate and carry flags. Natives of the island observing the Americans. Children do a dance. The natives perform for the Americans. World cruisers flying over snow-covered mountains, their first stop in Japan. One of the cruisers on a lake. A cruiser with personnel in the foreground. Natives enjoy a feast in honor of the Yankee pioneers. Crew of the Japanese destroyer "Isokaze" entertains with the ancient sport of sumo. One of the cruisers afloat in water. Mechanics working on aircraft. A large crowd of Japanese children waving flags. Several views of Japanese welcoming the Americans.
F2H-2 Banshee in readiness and ordnance men secure 5" rockets under wings of Banshees aboard USS FDR in the Atlantic Ocean.
Midway-class aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Atlantic Ocean during Operation Long Step. A pilot steps into a U.S. Navy F2H-2P Banshee and his airplane captain assists him with harness and strap. The pilot sits in readiness prior to launch while his airplane captain cleans the windshield. Jets on the flight deck being readied for launch. An airplane guard destroyer in the background. Silhouette: Essex-class aircraft carrie USS Leyte, heavy cruiser USS Columbus and escorting destroyers in formation. A U.S. Navy AJ-1 (Savage) aircraft lands aboard USS FDR. The Savage aircraft spotted forward. A rocket cart loaded with 5" rockets being wheeled aft. Ordnance men secure 5" rockets under wings of Banshees. A large water spout beyond a destroyer escort during the operations. Island structure of USS FDR. F2H-2 Banshee aircraft from USS Roosevelt flying in formation past the ship. A F2H-2 landing aboard, passes the island forward to the elevator.
View of skyscrapers from the Queensboro Bridge,59th Street Bridge over the East River in New York.
The skyline of New York. View of Queensboro Bridge, the 59th Street Bridge, a cantilever bridge over the East River in New York City. The skyscrapers seen in the background. View of the skyscrapers from Governors Island. Staten Island Ferry underway at sea in the foreground.
Allied troops under the supervision of U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur invade Balikpapan,Borneo during World War II.
Allied troops invade Balikpapan, Borneo during World War II. Ships underway off the coast of Borneo. Allied troops fire heavy gun bombardment at the oil installation on island. Large smoke column rises. General of the United States Army Douglas MacArthur supervises the operation. Troops fire rockets. United States Navy attack. Australian 7th Division Military Forces and tanks advance on island. Flame throwers used to cause damage. A Japanese soldier in flames trips on branch and staggers along. Dead Japanese soldiers on ground. An emaciated Indonesian man breathing heavily while lying on a woven mat. Pandansari oil refinery in Balikpapan after bombardment and Allied takeover. General MacArthur walks along with troops.
Montage of World War II combat scenes.
Montage of combat all over the world, during World War 2. Amphibious assaults, American soldiers advance and fire artillery on the battlefield. Soldiers fire rifles near gun emplacements on a Japanese island. U.S. medics or corpsmen give medical aid to a wounded soldier. German soldiers holding up white handkerchief and surrendering in a town in Europe as American soldiers receive the German prisoners of war. American soldiers leading an unclothed Japanese prisoner of war at gunpoint on a Pacific Island. A newspaper headline reads ' Japan surrenders'. Numerous jubilant Victory over Japan or VJ Day celebrations in the United States. Crowds gathered in celebration, sailor and soldier in uniform celebrating with civilians. Ticker tape rains down from buildings in New York City and other cities. A large crowd of civilians gathered on the streets to celebrate the end of World War 2.
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