A man holds a weather balloon containing an instrumentation package in container labeled: "Sonde-Track." (The sonde or radiosonde is a balloon-borne sounding system to measure atmosphere and winds). Three officials hold the package and show a notice on its side addressed to whomever finds the balloon. The balloon is released and floats upward.
Numerous new Ford T16 Universal Carriers drive out of the Ford factory for testing. First, they traverse a very steep hill, singly, then are seen driving in formation at moderate speed on a dirt field. Following this the T-16s maneuver through rugged swampy terrain, with mud up to their tread depth. Finally, they run at high speed over very hilly rough terrain and actually become airborne as they crest some steep hills. They end up returning over the same obstacle that they passed at the start of the test course.
A huge crowd celebrates the birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on the streets of Copenhagen, Denmark. The crowd cheers for their popular King Christian X of Denmark (also King of Iceland), as he rides on his horse, Jubilee, in the crowd. View of cheering populace standing near the equestrian statue of King Frederick V of Denmark, in the center of Amalienborg Square. View of the King standing on a porch of the Amalienborg Palace (Amalienborg Slotsplads 5, 1257 København K, Denmark). Masses of adoring subjects cheering their king.
A military ceremony in Budapest, Hungary. Opening scene shows Hungarian soldiers in uniform wearing M38 Hungarian steel helmets, marching in front of carrying massed flags, during World War 2. Cadre of uniformed Police in formation. Two Hungarian officers in black uniforms are seen among spectators watching the event. Silhouette of Heroes’ Square (Budapest, Hősök tere, 1146 Hungary) by Zala Gyorgy, depicting female statue of Peace in chariot and horses, palm leaf in hand, located on Heroes' Square. Flags are suspended from it. Crowd of spectators on sidelines of the event. The formation of Hungarian soldiers, seen earlier, march across Heroes' Square with their flags. Soldiers of the Kingdom of Hungary with their flag grounded, and a flag lowered by another cadre of soldiers behind them. Front view of the Army soldiers carrying their flags. They pass the monumental column topped by a statue of the archangel Gabriel. The formation of army soldiers all lower their flags apparently in salute to the monument. Closeup of flags grounded. Wider view of the military formations on Heroes' Square. The Equestrian Statue of Artur Gorgey (Görgey-szobor Budapest, Palota út 1, 1014 Hungary) on Castle Hill. The soldiers raise their flags again and march away.
Film begins showing formations of Japanese Mitsubishi Ki-21 bombers (Type 97 Heavy Bombers) in flght on a mission to bomb the Chinese city of Chungking (Chongqing) in World War 2. They begin releasing their bombs. Views from one of the aircraft of bomb striking in profusion on the ground. Very closeup of the front of one of the bombers in flight. More views of bombs dropping. View from an attacking airplane of bombs striking the port of Chongqing on the Yangtze River. Next, firefighters are seen directing hoses of water on fiercely burning fires, and then in streets of the city directing water onto smoking buildings. Large building consumed by fires out of control.
Guidelines for proper maintenance of cars. Japan on globe holds supply of rubber to other parts of world. A rubber plant. Scientist in a research lab works to synthesize artificial rubber. Cars and taxis on roads. Mechanic lays beneath a car and checks tires, breaking system and wheel alignment. A deformed wheel due to improper alignment. Man realigns tires. Animated diagram shows swapping of tires
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