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The evacuation of Lieutenant Colonel Gunn to Italy, planning Operation Gunn evacuation (WWII)

15th Air Force Operation Reunion (Operation Gunn) to rescue Allied prisoners of war in Romania during World War II. Opening slate reads “Secret”. A Messerschmitt Bf 109 flies over the American held San Giovanni Airfield near Bari, Italy. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 flown by Romanian Air Force Captain Constantin Cantacuzino from Bucharest is parked after landing in San Giovanni Airfield. Nose of a Messerschmitt Bf 109. United States flag painted on the fuselage of the Messerschmitt Bf 109. United States officers open the fuselage of the German aircraft to examine space where Lieutenant Colonel James Alexander Gunn III had been riding in the plane. Gunn escaped after being held by Romanian authorities. United States Air Force personnel crowd around Captain Cantacuzino and Lieutenant Colonel Gunn. A Jeep stops in front of the Fifteenth Air Force headquarters in Bari. Lieutenant Colonel Gunn meets with United States military officials. Military officials meeting in Bari to discuss developments in Romania as relayed by Lieutenant Colonel Gunn. The 15th Air Force discussing a plan of evacuation in a garden. Captain Cantacuzino participates in the discussion. Man points to map on the table. Two Flying Fortresses carrying the OSS Evacuation Party departs from Bari Airfield. A B-17 Flying Fortress in flight. Flight crew aboard a B-17 bomber to Romania. A radio man in flight. Aerial views of the Albanian coastline and Danube River in Romania as plane approaches Popesti airfield. A Flying Fortress taxi at Popesti Airfield after landing. Romanian Air Force personnel watch the arrival of the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) Evacuation Party. Romanian Army officers and government officials, including George Askew, Romanian Undersecretary of Economic Affairs and Colonel Neal Eskew, Commanding Officer of the Romanian Air Force, welcome Captain Cantacuzino and the OSS Evacuation Party to Romania. Major Ross of OSS sets up radio communication with Bari, Lt. Dubes at the controls, typing out morse code. The OK sign to camera as happy officers establish contact. B-17 takes off.

Location: Bari Italy
Date: 1944, August 27
Duration: 4 min 31 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675079883
Damaged caused due to Allied bombings to houses, marshaling yard and an airfield in Pisa, Italy.

Aftermath of Allied bombings in Italy during World War II. Aerial view of the damage caused to town of Pisa, Italy. Damaged marshaling yards and an airfield. Destroyed buildings and houses. Leaning tower of Pisa. (Last 7 seconds show Rome and Littorio marshalling yards and airfield.)

Location: Italy
Date: 1944, June
Duration: 2 min 15 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675049823
Airmen of 332nd Fighter Group watch an airplane taxiing on Ramitelli Airfield, Termoli, Italy in World War II.

Activities of U.S. 332nd Fighter Group (Tuskegee Airmen) in Italy during World War 2. Airplanes parked at Ramitelli Airfield, Termoli, Italy. An airplane taxis on the airfield. Men watch the airplane.

Location: Termoli Italy
Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 48 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675062611
B-17 bombers depart Popesti Airfield during evacuation of Allied prisoners of war (WW2)

United States Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers depart from Popesti Airfield during 15th Air Force Operation Reunion (Operation Gunn) during World War II. B-17 Flying Fortress bomber taxiing in the airfield. A B-17 Flying Fortress bomber starts its engines. B-17 Flying Fortress bomber takes off from the airfield. A group of B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in flight heading to Italy. Men viewing the sky from the gun turret.

Location: Romania
Date: 1944, August
Duration: 1 min 8 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675079888
General Benjamin Oliver Davis awards medals to the 332nd Fighter Group at Ramitelli Airfield in Italy during World War II.

The 332nd Fighter Group is awarded at Ramitelli Airfield in Italy during World War II. Airplanes parked on the field. U.S. Army General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. in Washington DC along with other officials arrives on the field. He bestows the Distinguished Flying Cross on his son Colonel Benjamin O Davis Jr. and three other pilots. Other dignitaries include Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces Lieutenant General Ira C Eaker, Commander of the 15th Air Force Major General Nathan F Twining and Commander of the 306th Fighter Wing Brigadier General Dean C Strother. Tents in the background. A band playing in the background.

Location: Italy Ramitelli Airfield
Date: 1944, September 10
Duration: 4 min 20 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675077017
Officers review troops of the 332nd Fighter Group as they march in formation at Ramitelli Airfield in Italy.

The 332nd Fighter Group is awarded at Ramitelli Airfield in Italy during World War II. Officers review troops. A band and the troops march in formation. The officers salute the troops. U.S. Army General Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. and his son talk informally after the parade. An adjutant reads a citation.

Location: Italy Ramitelli Airfield
Date: 1944, September 10
Duration: 4 min 47 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675077018
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