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A V-1 rocket launch and Argus engine start (WW2)
Title card says “Geheime Kommandosache” (“Secret commando operation” in English). “Erprobungsstelle der Luftwaffe Peenemünde- West” (“Test site of the Peenemünde-West air force” in English). “Flakzielgerät 76 Schnittautnahmen 11.1.1944” (“Anti-aircraft target device 76 cut recordings 01/11/1944” in English). A World War II V-1 glide bomb launch as viewed from immediately behind launch ramp. Views of Walter catapult ramp used to launch the buzz bomb. Close up of Argus pulse jet engine starting and running, with intake flap valve system closing between pulses. Close up of spring actuated launch controller.
V-1 flying bomb gyroscope details seen (WW2)
World War II German V-1 buzz bomb gyroscope assembly with cover on. Inside gyroscope controller with cover off. Parts of gyroscope assembly seen in detail, including servo operation.
V-J day is celebrated by liberated Allied soldiers, freed from Japanese prison camps at end of World War 2 in the Pacific
Scenes of Allied soldiers celebrating Victory over Japan at the end of World War 2. Most scenes show liberated Allied prisoners of war as they celebrate being freed from Japanese prison camps. Many of the former POW soldiers are emaciated, starved, and thin, and show signs of abuse. Smiling liberated prisoners gather at a dock beside a prison camp compound and cheer an approaching relief boat. Letters painted atop bombed out building include "US Army Come After Us" alerting allies to the presence of their prison camp. Freed prisoners in another camp pose together, smiling and cheering. Freed prisoners pass around a flask of booze and share drinks in celebration. Views of a prison complex and prison grounds, after liberation, with U.S. Army and other Allied soldiers eating food and washing. Many are emaciated. U.S. Army officer interviews a liberated prisoner and takes notes. Two freed prisoners hold up a bat that was used to beat prisoners, among various atrocities committed by Japanese guards. A soldier holds up his burned and battered hands. His right hand is possibly also missing the thumb. Interior view of a barren prison barracks is shown, with only thin blankets on floors. An Americna soldier stacks up boxes of Red Cross supplies that had been sent to the camps for the prisoners, but which were stolen by Japanese guards. Liberated prisoners stand beside the graves of several dead soldiers. Final scene shows three Japanese former prison guards bowing before two liberated prisoners as the freed soldiers exit the Ofuna prison camp, near Yokohama, Japan.
Uses of a special drill for enlarging the cavity on artillery shells for V-T fuses or proximity fuse in Okinawa.
Cavitizing shells for V-T fuses in Okinawa. A special drill used for enlarging the cavity on artillery shells for V-T fuses or proximity fuse. Ordnance man works with V-T fuse. Man drills to enlarge the cavity on shell for accommodating V-T fuse. Toothbrush used to clean up the shell after drilling. Shells stacked on side in the background. (World War II; WWII;World War 2; WW2)
Sultan of Morocco, Mohammed V, participates in pageant and ceremony in Rabat, Morocco (WW2)
Moroccan infantry with rifles, led by military band, march through a gate near the Royal Palace and mosque, in Rabat, Morocco during World War II. The palace and mosque are seen in background. A drum and bugle corps, mounted on white horses, play their instruments as they ride through the gate. They are followed by a cadre of mounted Royal Lancers. Infantry perform coordinated drill. Royal Palace seen in background.Troops parade along with a procession, including Royal Guardsmen, dressed in white. Guardsmen escort the Sultan, riding in a Royal Coach pulled by horses. A Royal attendant steps into the courtyard of the palace, to meet the Sultan as he arrives on a white horse, accompanied by guardsmen. Palace attendants bow low, several times to the Sultan. In change of sequence, the Sultan, on horseback, proceeds between line of guards and groups of Moroccans, sitting and standing on a parade ground. View of muazzen standing on balcony of the Royal mosque. Sultan rides through gate of the mosque on a white horse, accompanied by guardsmen. Persons, lining the way, bow as he passes. Attendant shields the Sultan with a long-handled umbrella. The entire procession returns toward the palace.
Germany launches V-1 flying bombs against England during World War II
Initial scene shows German soldiers setting up a camera, in a camouflaged location, during World War 2. . Views from the water, of the White Cliffs of Dover, on the English Channel coast. Suddenly, a jet-propelled V-1 flying bomb is seen racing past the camera and disappearing in the distance. Next the camera focuses on another V-1 and tracks it. Its body, wings, and jet engine affixed to its top, are clearly seen. as are pulses of flame from its engine. Another V-1 launches from near the camera and flashes past, disappearing in the distance. The final scene shows a V-1 in flight, even clearer than the earlier views. (Note: The V-1 was also known as a buzz bomb or doodle bug was the first cruise missile used in wartime.)
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