U.S. paratroopers stand near open door of a C-47 transport, ready to jump, in a practice exercise, in England, during World War 2. One trooper leans out the opening, carefully looking over the situation. He has a lit cigar in his mouth. Another view shows a Captain, commanding them, poised in the open cargo door. He jumps and the rest of his "stick" of paratroopers follow in quick succession. Another group of paratroopers repeats the process. Scene shifts to views taken from a camera fastened to a paratrooper's leg. His face is seen. He grimaces at the shock of chute opening and then smiles. The open parachute is seen above him. He lands on his back with chute behind him in a grass field. A large formation of C-47s seen overhead, dropping paratroopers, who fill the sky as they descend. Paratroopers are seen as they land. White smoke is seen in the background, marking the drop zone.
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.
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.
U.S. 40th Division in Bamban, Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Infantrymen walk across a field. Trees in the background. The soldiers march along a road. A sign reads: 'Bamban'.
U.S. 40th Division in Bamban, Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Soldiers move through a village. The soldiers march along a road. They fire heavy guns on Clark Field. Smoke rises due to the firing.
U.S. 40th Division in Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Military vehicles passing on a field. Mountains in the background. Soldiers firing a howitzer on the field.
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