British actor and then soldier, the famous David Niven, on a crowded street in London, in military uniform, as people greet him after announcement of German surrender in World War II (VE Day in Europe). Citizens of London England gather to celebrate victory in Europe as word has arrived of the German surrender. Procession of Winston Churchill and members of parliament in the street, leaving Westminster Abbey. Man carries a scepter, followed by procession including Winston Churchill. A man on crutches walks in the procession. A large crowd gathers to watch the procession. Big Ben in London showing time of about 16:30.
Soon after Germany surrenders in World War II. Allied trucks move past a sign in German 'Nurenberg'. An Allied convoy passes over a bridge in Nuremberg. Engineers work on a broken bridge in the foreground. Allied artillery and convoy crosses the bridge as civilians look on. German refugees including civilian men, women, and children walk down a road. Some carry possessions. Many look tired, but some are also smiling.
Allied aircraft in Germany during World War II. United States P-47 aircraft pull up for landing in a German city. A fort like structure on a hill. P-47 aircraft encircles the German city.
Allied aircraft in Germany during World War II. P-47D of the 386th Fighter squadron, 365th Fighter Group nicknamed "PEE-WEE" (right side) and "Peggy Short" (left side) parks on Fritzlar Air Base, Germany. Crew chief rides on left wing to help pilot maneuver in the tight quarters, due to war damage obstructing the field. A confiscated German car pulls up near the aircraft. Pilot gets into the cockpit of P-47 aircraft. He wears his flight gear. Engine starts and aircraft takes off. P-47 aircraft lands after a short flight. 386th Fighter Squadron P-47Ds land and taxi along the airstrip.
Allied aircraft in Germany during World War II. United States P-47 aircraft taxi along before taking off. Crew Chief on the wing of an aircraft gets into the cockpit of the plane. Crew Chief on the wing of the P-47 plane with a pilot in the cockpit. Aircraft taxis along the airfield and takes off.
Allied aircraft in Germany during World War II. The United States P-47 aircraft taxi along before taking off. Crew Chief on the wing of an aircraft. A Nazi banner in the foreground. Control officer flags off the planes with a Nazi banner as they take off. P-47 aircraft come in for landing. It taxis away from parking area. P-47 aircraft taxis and takes off. A man flashes green and red light. He flashes a flare. Crew Chief on wing of a P-47 aircraft directs the pilot.
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