Victory in Europe Day celebrations at the end of World War II in London, England. 'VE' and '303' spelled out in flames on ground, as American 303rd Bomb Group celebrates their Victory in Europe in World War 2
Victory in Europe Day celebrations at the end of World War II, London, England. A large crowd gathered around the Victoria Memorial to celebrate the World War II Victory in Europe Day. People outside the Buckingham Palace gather in large numbers to celebrate the Allied victory in Europe during World War II.
Explosions occur in the ocean. A Japanese Judy or Yokosuka D4Y aircraft bursts and cranes into the sea and smoke rises. Guns on board a United States ship. Judy pursued by F6F aircraft. United States F6F aircraft crashes into the sea about 1000 yards off stern. An explosion occurs with ships in the background.
Ships underway at sea, men aboard an aircraft carrier pull a rope. Bombs hoisted in a sling as they are transferred from a United States ammunition ship to an aircraft carrier. Bomb shells lined up on the deck of the carrier. Men roll shells along the deck for storage. Men handle ammunition cases after transfer to the aircraft carrier. Men remove boxes from the net.
Japanese Judy plane also known as Yokosuka D4Y aircraft bursts into flames while in flight in World War 2. It crosses bow of a United States aircraft carrier and explodes on starboard side. United States F6F aircraft in formation. Men on the deck of an aircraft carrier, bombs transferred from an ammunition ship. Men unload bombs and carry them for storage. Men unload ammunition cases from a net.
Allied prisoners hold American flags at a Japanese prison camp in Santo Tomas University in Manila, Philippines. General Douglas Macarthur arrives at Santo Tomas on February 6. Japanese forces fire artillery at the camp on February 7 and injured prisoners are carried away for medical aid. Malnourished men and women work at the camp. People outside their thatched roof huts. Women and children eat and drink. A woman shows gratitude in finally being able to smoke a cigarette. Red Cross field workers hand over mail to the internees. Prisoners read their mail. (World War II period).
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