A short U.S. Army feature entitled,"Black Widow" AND "Jato." Introduction is overlayed on map of Europe. Opening sequence features P-61 Black Widows of the 422nd Night Fighter Squadron, stationed at Florennes/Juzaine (A-78), Belgium, during World War 2, Some of the aircraft are identifiable: P-61A 42-5577 (later nicknamed "Tactless Texan") and "Wandering Wench" (P-61A 42-5590). Narrator states their mission is to intercept German "flying bombs." Mixed footage of P-61s at various places and times, includes some with D-Day invasion stripes.
Separate JATO-related footage features USN personnel fitting jet-assisted takeoff bottles on a Grumman F6F-3, possibly at NAS Patuxent River facility, Maryland. Later sequences show a JATO takeoffs by a Douglas SBD, and an F6F-3; and normal takeoff by a Grumman TBF, and a JATO takeoff by a Grumman F4F.
This historic stock footage available in HD video. View pricing below video player.
| Type | Size | Price (USD) Comprehensive All Media License |
Price (USD) Digital-Only License |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD Master, Broadcast-ready (1920x1080, unmarked) | 1810 MB | $195.00 | $79.00 |
| HD Screener (1920x1080, full-res with timecode) | 1810 MB | FREE or $4 (see below) | FREE or $4 (see below) |
| Proxy (320x240, low-resolution, watermarked) | 29 MB | FREE or $4 (see below) | FREE or $4 (see below) |
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