The Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War 2. U.S. Army Air Forces B-24 and B-17 bombers on bombing mission from Adak Island to Kiska, Aleutian Islands. The B-24 aircraft in formation over the Pacific Ocean. Navigator at his position with compasses and chart. Gunners test turrets and guns. Scene shifts to the B-17s flying at low level over water. Small iceberg seen off wing of B-17. One B-17 displays number 19162 on its tail. Kiska volcano seen. Scene shifts again, to B-24 Liberator bombers maneuvering over Kiska, then shifts again, to B-17s on a low altitude bomb run. Bombardier over bomb sight dropping bombs. Views of bombs falling from the higher flying formation of B-24s. Low altitude bomb run by B-17s. Gunners firing at ground targets.Bombs falling. Some black Flak bursts are seen. Flights of B24s and B-17s returning from Kiska, as fires burn at the targets.
U.S. Navy aircraft patrolling for submarines in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. United States Navy PBM Mariner aircraft taking off from water, and seen in flight. A convoy of ships underway at sea. Pilots seated in a cockpit. View of interior of cockpit of Martin PBM Mariner. A half sunken freighter down at the stern. A Martin PBM Mariner aircraft slowing to a stop in water after a bombing run.
The film 'We are losing the war, says Gen. Somervell' shows U.S. Army General Brehon Somervall giving a speech in the Pacific Theater during World War II. General Brehon Somervell is seated at a desk and speaking into a microphone.
Entertainment from the USO during a jungle training in the United States. Jerry Colonna at a microphone Bob Hope and others behind him, entertaining U.S. soldiers and sailors. Bob Hope introduces Patty Thomas and she presents a dance. Bob Hope dances with her. Bob Hope at the microphone with the band and others behind him. (World War II period).
American entertainers in Bougainville, Solomon Islands during World War II. Comedian Bob Hope acts as the Master of the Ceremony at USO show and introduces Patty Thomas. Patty performs a dance for the audience of U.S. Army soldiers and Navy sailors.
American entertainers in Bougainville, Solomon Islands during World War II. Comedian Bob Hope acts as the Master of the Ceremony and introduces comedian Jerry Colonna. Jerry sings a song as Tony Romano plays a guitar. Bob Hope and a man perform to amuse U.S. soldiers.
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