Strafing runs on ground targets in Germany. A U.S. 389th Squadron plane air strikes on enemy positions on the ground. Smoke rises from the targets. (World War II period).
P-47s of the 36th Fighter Group are parked on an airfield in Belgium. U.S. airmen walk on the airfield. P-47s of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (yellow cowls, coded "7U") are among the many seen. Some names painted on planes including "Maj Mac" and "Lulu III". P-47s approach for landing in the background. A flight line of P-47s including one with serial number 42-25900, assigned to the Headquarters, 36th Fighter Group. Some P-47 aircraft from the 53rd Fighter Squadron (coded "6V"). Fuel trucks and others moving about on the airfield. A flat bed truck carrying a 500 pound bomb pulls up to a P-47. Driver hooks bomb to a crane and airmen install it under wing of P-47. (World War II period).
Three U.S. Army Air Forces P-38 aircraft fly overhead and peel off to begin landing at an airfield in Belgium, during World War 2. . A formation flight of Four P-47 Thunderbolt fighter planes follows, peeling off to land. One of the P-47s, a "razor back" from the 387th Fighter Squadron (yellow cowl band, coded "B4"), 365th Fighter Group, is seen landing on the runway, with its canopy open.
Gun camera footage of German enemy targets attacked by U.S. aircraft on 1st September 1944 during World War 2. Aircraft of 8th Fighter Command is piloted by Lieutenant Mc Mahan of 62nd Squadron. Aircraft strafes a train. Shows a return pass at same target and several cars are seen burning, then a large explosion occurs as he fires again at the railroad train Lt. McMahan's aircraft attacks vehicles in German road convoys. Strikes on several convoys of varying size are shown, with direct hits and explosions seen in some.
Enemy targets attacked by U.S. aircraft on 18th November 1944 in World War II. Aircraft of 8th Air Force is piloted by Lieutenant T.L. Wood of 354th Squadron. Aircraft strafes ground target, two fires in that area. Aircraft strafes marshaling yard.
Enemy targets attacked by U.S. aircraft on 18th November 1944 in World War II. Aircraft of 8th Air Force is piloted by Lieutenant T.P. Todd of 354th Squadron. Aircraft strafes ground target. Smoke billows up from explosions.
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