Low altitude aerial view from aircraft flying over Pisa Italy. The Leaning Tower is clearly seen. There is little evidence of war damage. Piazza del Duomo in the background. Several ships and boats are seen offshore. Aerial view of a nearby coastal city, with factory, buildings and houses. Fields and the coastline.
Aftermath of Allied bombings in Italy during World War II. Aerial views of the coast. Buildings along the coast. Ships at the harbor, sunken boats. Destroyed factories, oil refineries and marshaling yards due to Allied bombings. Damaged roads and bridges. Destroyed buildings in a coastal town in Italy. Flotilla of Allied amphibious boats underway.
American servicemen, during World War 2, rise following a religious service outside a tent at Alto airbase, Corsica, France. Many of them take time to personally speak with Roman Catholic Archbishop Francis Spellman, who conducted the service. Some of them kiss his ring. American military trucks in the background. Another scene shows servicemen kneeling at a prayer service outside the tent.
Airmen of the U.S. Army Air Forces 65th Fighter Squadron, gather for some fun, playing instruments and singing, at their camp in Alto, Corsica, during World War 2. Aircraft in flight. The 65th Squadron's Fighting Cock logo is displayed on the top of their wooden building. Men play violin and accordion, while another sings.
Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert O. Wymond, Commander of the 65th Fighter Squadron relaxes on a Corsica beach. Lt. Chris Grissinger, army nurse and Wymond's future wife, playfully throws sand at him. Two airmen wade ashore, carrying three large jellyfish on a wooden plank.. Colonel Wymond, Major Francis S. "Spanky" Manda, and other officers sample some French wine at their club on the beach at Alto airbase, Corsica, France. The 65th Squadron Fighting Cock logo is displayed on the bar. P-47s of the 65th Fighter Squadron taxiing on their sandy airfield.
Building of the 65th Fighter Squadron club at Alta Corsica, in World War 2. Airmen use bamboo stalks to landscape their club. View of the partially constructed wooden club building. Fighting Cock Squadron Logo on the club building. Airmen remove a wall from the club and someone inside falls with it and they all fall down. Inside, many airmen are having drinks and enjoying themselves.
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