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U.S. Army Air Force P-47 aircraft take off from USS Manila Bay, underway off the coast of Saipan, during World War II.

Pacific campaign of World War II in Mariana Islands. Major John Hussey, Commanding Officer of the Army Air Force 73rd Fighter Squadron, 318th Fighter Group briefs his pilots before take off from the Escort Carrier, USS Manila Bay (CVE-61), for their flight to Aslito Field (Isley Field) Saipan. Pilots standing or in kneeling position grouped around the Major as he conducts briefing. Two mechanics as they haul a belly tank out and attach it to the underside of P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. Naval and Air Force men prepare the planes for take off. Pilots grouped around, talking and smiling. Lt. Joseph J. DeVona stands on wing of his P47D # 31 "Empire Express" while maintenance personnel work on ammunition located in wing. Signal operator for the carrier signaling a P-47 to pull out in position for catapulting. Navy starter gives signal to the pilot for take off. P-47 is moved up into position on catapult, catapult attached to underside of P-47, and plane is readied for catapulting. Navy personnel as they give the various hand signals concerning the movement of plane to fit it into the right position for take off from carrier. Starter as he signals to the pilot and plane is catapulted from the carrier. Lt. Alford Babcock is seen in the cockpit of his P-47 named: "My Baby" as it is catapulted from the carrier. Several other P-47s are seen being catapulted from the Manila Bay. Several flights of P-47s are seen and a large formation of 12 P-47s in flight over water.

Location: Pacific Ocean
Date: 1944, June 23
Duration: 6 min 3 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047538
U.S. 19th and 73rd Fighter Squadron P-47s landing on Aslito Airfield, Saipan during World War II

After the battle of Saipan, during World War 2, P-47s of the 318th fighter Group 19th Fighter Squadron are seen flying in from the Carrier, USS Natoma Bay and those of the 73rd Fighter Squadron, flying in from the USS Manila Bay. View from a P-47 approaching Coastline of Saipan Island . Control tower operator on lookout for aircraft. Signal from the tower giving the planes directions for landing. Four P-47s peeling off for landing. P-47s approach and land on Aslito airfield, island of Saipan. Fliers standing around their aircraft watching other planes come in for landing. 19th Fighter Squadron P-47s taxiing into parking area. Pilot talking to the crew chief of his plane. View across airfield showing the demolished hangar building with P-47s in 19th Fighter Squadron's dispersal area. Fuel Trucks and ground crew personnel attend to the arriving aircraft. One of the P-47s carries the name: "Jackie Eilen" and another, the name "Angel." (Note: Although written introduction to this film refers to 11 June, the events depicted occurred after 20 June, 1944. The invasion of Saipan did not begin until 15 June, 1944. Aslito Field was captured on 19 June, 1944. The first P 47 aircraft (a few) arrived on 20 June, 1944 while the Seabees were working to make the field operational.)

Location: Saipan Mariana Islands
Date: 1944, June
Duration: 2 min 56 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047539
P-47s of the U.S. 318th Fighter Group return to the Aslito Airfield, Saipan, after Tinian raid in World War II

Twelve P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, of the USAAF 318th Fighter Group, returning to Aslito Airfield (Insley Field) after completing strike missions over Tinian Island. Airfield showing dispersal area for the aircraft buildings surrounding area. New runway under construction at airfield. Aircraft spotter looking through binoculars. P-47s approaching airfield for landing. P-47s landing on airfield.

Location: Aslito Airfield Saipan Mariana Islands
Date: 1944, July
Duration: 3 min 14 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047552
U.S. personnel hoisting fuel tank onto dolly and mounting in under wing of P-47 Thunderbolt plane.

P-47 Thunderbolt planes on airfield in Germany near the end of World War 2 in Europe. View across strip at sunset (or sunrise) showing P-47 being towed right in foreground as second P-47 taxis past. Ground crew hoisting fuel tank onto dolly and mounting in under wing of P-47.

Location: Germany
Date: 1945, May
Duration: 2 min 11 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675047561
U.S. 365th Group 386th Squadron P-47 Thunderbolt fighters taxiing down taxiway to hardstand, Germany.

P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft on airfield in Germany near end of World War 2. P-47s taxiing past parked P-47s. P-47s lining up for take off in pairs. P-47s taxiing down taxiway to hardstand.

Location: Germany
Date: 1945, April 13
Duration: 2 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675047564
U.S. 365th Group 386th Squadron P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning fighters landing on strip, Germany.

P-47 Thunderbolt fighters on airfield in Germany. P-47s in flight, peeling off, and landing on airstrip. Radio operator at edge of landing strip in small trailer talking into hand mike. P-38 Lightning fighters landing on strip.

Location: Germany
Date: 1945, April 13
Duration: 1 min 49 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675047565
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