A test of protective equipment during U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. Simulated chemical warfare shows U.S. troops advancing in a jungle of San Jose. The ability of the troops to wear gas masks for a longer time is tested. The soldiers wear gas masks and apply protective ointment on their bodies. The bodies of soldiers are examined for signs of skin irritation after wearing same uniform for a longer period. A soldier stripped to waist applies an ointment and a mosquito repellent. Mustard gas is tested against impregnated clothing of the soldiers. The soldiers crawl and walk through wooded area.
Tests of non-persistent gas munitions during U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. Goats wearing Japanese canisters are used to test the effect of Phosgene and CK bombs. All unprotected goats are killed. A goat is placed in a gas proof dugout. A man wearing protective clothing drags out the dead goat from the dugout. U.S. troops make CK bomb tests and fire mortars. Bombardment at night during the rainy season. A soldier examines the result.
Tests of non-persistent gas munitions during U.S. chemical warfare tests on San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. A technical group consisting of U.S. Air Force officers, trained British officers and scientists from U.S. NDRC (National Development and Reform Commission) examine CK gas test reports at a table. CK gas bombs are tested on goats wearing U.S. and Japanese canisters. One unprotected goat is also tested. The goat wearing U.S. Army canister is unaffected and rest two goats get killed by CK gas tests.
Tests of non-persistent gas munitions during U.S. chemical warfare tests near San Jose Island, Panama during World War II. Tests of non-persistent gas on ship targets are carried out. A stationary ship in water on which tests are to be carried out. Goats are loaded aboard the ship to represent Japanese personnel. Testing stations are set up at the bow, the stern and on varying heights by U.S. Army personnel. A man works with a gas concentration sampling instrument at a testing station aboard the ship. Goats wearing gas masks fitted with Japanese canisters are placed on the testing station. Bombs are loaded on U.S. 6th Air Force B-24 Liberator bombers at an airfield for carrying out the tests. The bombs are dropped from the B-24s near the test ship. Gas clouds cover the target completely after bursts on water. A man examines protected and unprotected goats killed by gas concentration. Attack on various vessels.
Kidnapped Milne Heir found alive, Doylestown in Pennsylvania. Exteriors of a house. FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) personnel examine a ditch on side of road at Lahaska near Doylestown. Cameramen along a road. FBI personnel under porch of a house. Kidnapper is dragged out of the house.
Repatriated U.S. Army Air Forces flyers, are gathered, waiting to depart the airfield, at Annecy, France, during World War 2. A C-47 airplane is parked behind them, They mingle with several French armed soldiers (who are guarding German POWs at work on the airfield). One officer examines a French guard's rifle. Some Frenchmen in black uniforms are also seen conversing in the group, as they all stand beside the open door of a C-47. An officer in the C-47 signals that it is time to go. The Americans and French say their goodbyes as the Americans climb aboard the aircraft. The door of the plane is closed.
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