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Lieutenant General Ira Eaker talks about his transfer to the Philippines during an interview in the United States.

An interview of United States Air Force Lieutenant General Ira Eaker conducted by Dr. Maurer in the United States. General Eaker talks about his most interesting experience when he was transferred to the Philippines in 1919. He talks about his work at Rockwell Field. The Commander was Colonel Henry Arnold and executive officer was Major Carl Andrew Spaatz. He was among a few regular officers. Colonel Arnold selects one officer to recruit a squadron for the Philippines. Arnold and Spaatz asked his recommendation for the purpose. Then he recruited 60 people and took them to the Philippines. They prepared their aircraft. He says that while flying back from Manila Bay, he was not able to control his airplane because of the clouds and other problems. Then he with other officer started to work out on a system where they could fly in the clouds. They flew with some instruments to prevent any accidents due to the clouds.

Date: 1960
Duration: 8 min 12 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675077138
During an interview in the US, Lieutenant General Ira Eaker talks about the court martial of General William Mitchell.

An interview of United States Air Force Lieutenant General Ira Eaker conducted by Dr. Maurer in the United States. General Eaker talks about the court-martial of United States Army General William Lendrum Mitchell. He says that the President announced that General Mitchell would be courtmartialed. He says that all young officers including him had a tough decision to take. He says that they realized that from the standpoint of military discipline and morale the war department can take an action against him. They spent the whole evening preparing a presentation for the next day before the court martial. He says that they consider Mitchell as a great hero and a gallant citizen. Mitchell died of influenza in the early periods of World War II.

Date: 1960
Duration: 5 min 0 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: English
Clip: 65675077144
A U.S. bomber crew is briefed and an airplane takes off from an airfield in the European Theater.

U.S. soldiers in the European Theater during World War II. Announcements on radio about take off, taxi out, stations and briefing of air force units. An officer briefs a crew. A wall map in the background. He speaks about targets of U.S. bombers. They are briefed about strategies and target areas. Bombs on trailers. The crew writes messages on the bombs. A message reads: 'Death to Hitler'. The crew loads the bombs in an airplane. Officers shake hands. The crew board the airplane and its engine starts. The officers watch the airplane. The airplane taxis and takes off from an airfield.

Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 31 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675077151
Men repair aircraft and work on them in repair shops at USAAC Third Aviation Instruction Center in Issoudun, France.

U.S. Army Air Corps Third Aviation Instruction Center in Issoudun, France during World War I. Repair shops and storerooms. Men seated at a desk. Other men working in a shop. Tools and equipment on racks. Men working on machines. Some men placing parts of airplanes on racks. Other men working on small tools and equipment. Aircraft in the shop. Men repairing the aircraft.

Date: 1918
Duration: 3 min 42 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675077170
Men assemble motors and work on machines in a repair shop at USAAC Third Aviation Instruction Center in Issoudun, France.

U.S. Army Air Corps Third Aviation Instruction Center in Issoudun, France during World War I. Interior of a repair shop. Men work on machines and tools. Other men assemble motors.

Date: 1918
Duration: 1 min 22 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675077171
Students note information and place panel signals at the Second Aviation Instruction Center in Tours, France.

The Second Aviation Instruction Center in Tours, France during World War I. An aircraft parked at an airfield. A group of students seated and noting down information. They place panel signals. A student fires a pistol in the air. Smoke rises from the firing.

Date: 1918
Duration: 1 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675077181