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.
U.S. gun camera footage filmed on 8th March 1944 in the European Theater during World War 2. A U.S. P-47 fighter aircraft of 8th Fighter Command, piloted by Lieutenant A.J. Robey of 63rd Squadron, 56th Fighter Group attacks German Messerschmitt BF109G fighter (The ME-109 is equipped with under-wing gun tubs housing 20mm rapid fire cannons, effective for intercepting bombers, but making it less able to combat U.S. fighter aircraft.) Lt. Robey's aerial gun-camera footage shows hits on the ME-109 during close quarters dogfight. The ME-109 begins to burn and drops out of sight. (Note: Opening slate incorrectly identifies German aircraft as FW-190.)
Enemy targets attacked by U.S. aircraft on 2nd September 1944 in World War II. Aircraft of 8th Fighter Command is piloted by Captain Jackson of 62nd Squadron. Aircraft strafes a truck parked near large farming area. Large explosion occurs. Aircraft makes several passes over stationary motor vehicles on roadway.
Enemy targets attacked by U.S. aircraft on 2nd September 1944 in World War II. Aircraft of 8th Fighter Command is piloted by Captain Jackson of 62nd Squadron. Aircraft strafes a truck parked near large farming area. A large explosion occurs. Aircraft makes several passes over stationary motor vehicles on the road.
Enemy plane attacked by U.S. aircraft on 2nd December 1944 in World War II. Aircraft of 8th Air Force is piloted by R.W. Foy of 362nd Squadron. Aircraft attacks German Messerschmitt Me-210 fighter plane. Aircraft strafing crashed Me-210 plane.
Enemy plane attacked by U.S. aircraft on 2nd December 1944 in World War II. Aircraft of 8th Air Force is piloted by Lieutenant R. Frederickson of 63rd Squadron. Aircraft attacks a German Focke Wulf Fw-190. Shows hit on aircraft, aircraft explodes.
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