USAAF 14th Fighter Group P-38s practice formation flying at their base in Telergma, Algeria, during World War 2. They fly overhead in a large "V" formation of 12 aircraft. Next, the 12 aircraft cross the field in a single close trail formation. Finally they are seen high above in a wide spread trail formation.
Cameraman slate notes that subject matter deals with bombing missions over Sicily, Italy, during World War 2. View from ground as two flights of four P-38 aircraft, from the USAAF 14th Fighter Group, fly overhead in formation at their base, Telergma airfield in Algeria. Then more are seen flying in vertical stacked formation over the field. Two land side-by-side on dusty runway. A "V" formation of P-38s flies overhead. The formation comes in over the field and individual P-38s peel off and circle to land. P-38s buzz the field in pairs, and then in flights of four.
British troops of the Eight Army on vacation in Venice at the end of World War 2 (Europe). On leave British soldiers fill several gondolas for rides along the canals of Venice. A British soldier on the gondola salutes to the camera while another soldier flashes the “V” sign. A smiling British soldier waves at the camera before giving a thumbs up. Italian gondoliers stand in the rear of each boat and propel and maneuver them with long poles. British soldiers riding a gondola in the Grand Canal. The Palazzo Giustinian and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice are seen behind the British soldiers in the Grand Canal. Views of buildings along the canals and of bridge under which the boats pass. Another segment shows a steam-powered tour boat moving rapidly along a canal. In change of scene, shot from a gondola, Italian civilians are seen standing in a large gondola water taxi moving along a canal. Italians are also seen seated in a normal size gondola underway. More views of buildings lining canals, including the Hotel Canal Grande (Campiello S. Simeone Grande, 932, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy). Another gondola carrying three British soldiers, passes the camera. A large, powered tour boat passes, with Allied troops aboard, flying the American flag.
General Curtis E. Lemay arrives for a fact finding visit to the United States Ship America (CVA-66). Officers and personnel aboard the ship wait for the arrival. A C-2A plane of U.S. Navy lands and taxied with wings folded. Rear ramp of aircraft lowered and General Lemay steps off greeted by Rear Admiral Leroy V. Swanson. The officers leave the deck and walk to island.
People wave to celebrate the victory over Japan ("V-E Day") in the second world war, as they stand by a street corner in North Platte, Nebraska. Police officers and their families move in a procession through the middle of the road. Two officers drink champagne to celebrate the Victory over Japan day in World War 2. A man and a kid riding on a horse back and holding a flag of United States pass by a street amidst heavy traffic. Cops sit in the middle of a road and drink.
St Mary-le-Bow Church (St Mary Le Bow Church, Cheapside, London EC2V 6AU, United Kingdom) in London, England. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrives to preside over re-dedication ceremony of bow bells at the church. Priests and bishops read prayers as Prince Philip pulls a rope and bells ring.
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