P-47s of the 86th Fighter Group, distinguished by their bright red and white striped enpennages, are seen in operation at the Poretta Airfield, Casamozza, Corsica, during World War 2. Several P-47s (with razor back canopies) are seen parked on the field. One P-47 takes off and another lands.
American fliers who escaped internment in Switzerland, pose in front of a C-47 aircraft at Annecy Airfield in World War 2. They wear clothes provided by sympathetic civilians, and kid about the way they fit. They are accompanied by a Free-French Commandant (equivalent to U.S. rank of Major) who wears rank insignia on shoulders of his uniform and the Cross of Lorraine and rank insignia on his black beret.
Quonset huts in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu during World War 2 A row of Quonset huts and palm trees in an area. A sign board reads: 'Mess Hours'. A truck moves past on a road. A sign on a palm tree reads: 'US Naval Base Hospital No. 3'. The front of a Quonset hut shows an officer and enlisted men entering. Another sign reads: 'U.S. Naval Base Hospital No 3 Administration Office'. A painted bomb on the steps of the U.S. Navy Quonset hut.
Film opens with a Corsair F4U aircraft making a smooth gear- up emergency landing on a runway at the U.S. Naval Air Station New York (Floyd Bennett field) in World War 2. "Royal Navy, JT 229" is stenciled on the rear of its fuselage, identifying it as belonging to that Squadron. The canopy is open and other than for the landing gear malfunction, the pilot and aircraft appear OK. The Corsair's three-bladed propeller is bent and its engine is shut down. The runway appears to have been foamed, and bits of it are raised as the aircraft slides forward. After the aircraft stops, the cameraman moves, and takes up again as firefighters who were already standing by, respond with protective gear and a hose, ready to employ more foam, if necessary. However, the cockpit is empty and a sailor and the plane captain are already checking over the airplane, as firefighters get set up. It is clear they are not needed.
A training film on functions of military policemen (MP) in a town patrolling in the United States, during World War 2. Soldiers who are 'Absent Without Official Leave' (AWOL) are searched by the MPs. A soldier in civilian clothes reads a newspaper near a pole. The MPs watch him. They suspect the man to be a soldier and inform the nearest civilian policeman. They talk to the man. If there is evidence that he is a soldier, he could be arrested. The man runs away. The MPs catch him. They arrest him and deliver in custody. They also search him for weapons. They fill information on the arrest card. The man's name, serial number, organization to which he belongs and any evidence found against him is noted on the card. The MPs can use police radio to contact the MP headquarters. An officer seated at a desk. A man from the headquarters arrives to take the prisoner with him. The prisoner and the policeman board MP van. They arrive at the headquarters. Processing of the prisoner. The processing includes completing the records. He is listed on criminal record. A man writes information about him. Further searches are made with care. A desk sergeant seated at a desk. The MPs stand in line. An officer instructs them. The MPs patrol a street. An MP talks over a phone. The duty of the MPs is to keep fellow members of the armed forces safe. Reenacted scene of a fight or brawl taking place in a bar (for which MPs would be needed to restore peace). View of a training ground and a large group of U.S. Army soldiers marching and passing in review with American flags and unit flags held high.
Senate's investigation of 40 million dollars in war time aircraft contracts to Howard Hughes' company. Officials of the committee seated. American aviator and industrialist Howard Robard Hughes is asked about prior testimony and about whether he will bring try to bring Mr. Mars in for the 2pm session. Hughes suggests the committee look at the recorded record for his priort statements and says he will not bring in Mr. Mars. Hughes discusses his reputation and about Senator Brewster fighting a battle against public opinion. He speaks out against Senator Brewster. The probe is adjourned.
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