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B-17s of the U.S. 91st Bomb Group take off from Bassingbourn Airfield, England on a mission.

Views of the area around RAF Bassingbourn airfield, as B-17s of the U.S. 8th Air Force, 91st Bomb Group, line up for takeoff on a mission to bomb German-held port of Wilhelmshaven, during World War Two. among the named aircraft seen taking off are: "Dame Satan," "Hitler's Gremlin," "Helno-gal," "Royal Flush," "Der Fuehrer's Face," "Old Bill," "Peggy, my little Waaf," and "Desperate Journey."

Location: England United Kingdom
Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 53 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045579
B-17s of 91st Bomb Group, including the "Memphis Belle," return from mission over Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

One by one, 29 B-17 aircraft of the 91st Bomb Group (out of 36 launched) return from their bombing mission over Wilhelmshaven, Germany during World War 2. Many suffered battle damage and have wounded crew aboard. The B-17, "Dame Satan," is seen with large holes in it. The B-17, "Old Bill," is shot to pieces, with its nose missing. Lieutenant Colonel Stanley T. Wray waits in control tower as three more aircraft arrive, including the "Memphis Belle." Her crew members relax and smile as she lets down to land. Her pilot, Captain Morgan buzzes the airfield before landing to complete their 25th bombing mission. They are congratulated by well wishers on the ground. Their crew chief paints the 25th bomb on the "Memphis Belle" fuselage. Change of scene: Brigadier General Haywood S. Hansell, Jr. awards a Distinguished Flying Cross to each crew member. Change of scene: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, of England, visit the flight crew and ground crew of "Memphis Belle" and converse with them. Change of scene: Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, Commander of U.S. Army Forces in Europe, and Major General Ira Eaker, Commander of the 8th Air Force, visit and greet the crew. General Devers reads their orders to return to the United States and encourage Americans on the home front.

Location: England United Kingdom
Date: 1943
Duration: 9 min 27 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045584
Captain Joseph Kittinger puts on the jump clothing and equipment for the flight in United States.

Preparation for flight during Project Excelsior, United States. Captain Joseph Kittinger's equipment. Captain Kittinger seated on a chair and putting on jump clothing and equipment. Two Air Force personnel help him to put on clothing and equipment. He wears uniform, shoes and helmet. He enters the altitude and temperature chamber along with other men. Captain Kittinger in gondola of temperature chamber. Captain and men leave the chamber.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1959
Duration: 5 min 18 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675045633
Captain Joseph Kittinger descends on land after jumping out from balloon during Project Excelsior in United States.

Preparation for flight and Captain jumps from balloon during Project Excelsior in United States. Technicians work on gondola at night. Sign on gondola reads: 'This is the highest step in the world'. Captain Joseph Kittinger talks with other officials. Technicians unroll the plastic balloon. Captain puts on his uniform for flight. He gets into the gondola. He wears oxygen mask. Balloon inflated and released. Captain in gondola. Gondola lifts off from truck through a crane. Release and ascent of gondola. Balloon and gondola rise above clouds. Captain steps out of gondola. Parachute deploying and captain landing. United States Air Force personnel help Captain Kittinger out of heavy clothing and equipment. He boards CH-21B. The plane in flight.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1959
Duration: 12 min 30 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675045637
404th squadron 371st fighter group strafing roads, field and residential areas in the European Theater.

The operation of the XIX Tactical Air Command in the European Theater. Lieutenant T L Payne flies the P-47 aircraft. High altitude view of the target area. 404th squadron 371st fighter group strafing roads, field and residential areas as seen through gun camera.

Location: European Theater
Date: 1945, February 24
Duration: 57 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045652
405th squadron 371st fighter group P-47 strafing and bombing trains in the European Theater.

The operation of the XIX Tactical Air Command in the European Theater. Lieutenant Schureck flies the P-47 plane. High altitude view of the railroad stations and other target areas. 405th squadron 371st fighter group strafing and bombing trains as seen via gun camera footage. (World War II period).

Location: European Theater
Date: 1945, February 24
Duration: 39 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045653
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