OPERATION CARPETBAGGER Part 2

Description

Film Report: On the operations of the 492d Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force in supplying air drops to French resistance forces in England during World War II. Describes the packing of guns, explosives, radio sets and breakable material in "H" and "C" containers and panniers; harness and parachute shops at Holme; loading air drop material into bomb racks of B-24's and briefing of plane crew at Harrington airfield.

Collection

Records of the Office of Strategic Services

Series

Training Films Relating to Missions, Operations, and Projects during World War II