Activities of United States 94th Aero Squadron in France during World War I. An Army Captain, pilot, in the cockpit of an aircraft. "Hat in Ring" Squadron insignia plainly visible on fuselage. He takes off his flight gear, and hops down from the plane in France. Ground crewmen of United States 94th Aero Squadron perform maintenance on an aircraft. The "Hat in Ring" insignia and large numeral "1" on the fuselage. Airfield is quite muddy.
Activities of United States 94th Aero Squadron in France during World War I. Pilots of 94th Aero Squadron stand in front of their respective airplanes, in airfield, in France. The second one seen is Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, leaning against his plane. One of the pilots is smoking a pipe. All pilots make sure their Squadron insignia, the "Hat in Ring" can be seen on their aircraft, as they pose.
Allied campaign in Salamau, Nassau and Lae in Pacific Theater during World War II. A map shows position of Salamau, Nassau and Lae in Pacific Theater. Australian and American troops fight against the Japanese in Salamau and Nassau. Artillery fired and Allies take control of the territory after defeating the Japanese. American destroyers move beach wards in Lae. Australian 9th Division soldiers on the beach. Soldier move inland. Tanks and artillery moved inland. Allied paratrooper land in Markham valley. Planes lined up and men prepare an airfield. United states B-17 bombers drop bombs over Japanese positions. Soldiers capture the area and celebrate. Australian flag hoisted.
Allied invasion of France during World War II. 11,000 Allied aircraft in flight as they drop bombs over strategic Nazi communication installations in France. Bombs released from American bomber aircraft and impact. Explosions occur and pillar of smoke rises. Gun camera footage as German enemy railroad areas and ships are strafed. Dramatic gun camera footage from an allied aircraft as it hits a German fighter plane in flight and the German fighter loses a wing and explodes. American paratroopers board planes in England for D-Day mission to land in France. General Brererton shakes hands with soldiers and sees them off. Another group of American soldiers board glider aircraft for the mission. British paratroopers also board gliders at an English airfield and the glider takes off.
A Douglas DC-4 at an airfield in Santa Monica, California. Flight crew enters the aircraft. Pilot in the cockpit. Aircraft in flight. Flight crew at work during a test flight. Man sends messages over a wireless.
American aviator and businessman Howard Hughes lands in Paris, France. Hughes’ Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra (named ‘New York World’s Fair 1939’) in flight. Aircraft at Le Bourget airfield in Paris, France. People gather in large numbers to give a warm reception to pilot Howard Hughes during his around the world flight. United States Ambassador to France William Christian Bullitt Jr. attends the welcome party. Flags of the United States and France on flagpoles. Hughes speaks to the reporters during his refueling stop. Hughes boards the plane and takes off.
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