Operation Titanic — Part 3 | The Archive Project

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This film explores how and why the World War II shuttle bombing of Germany from England, Italy, and Russia began. The footage features B-17s, B-24s, and P-51s as well as other military aircraft. Also included are scenes with Lieutenant General Ira C. Eaker, Commanding General of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces, and Major General Nathan F. Twining, Commanding General of the 15th Air Force, among other high - ranking Air Force officers of World War II.

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

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Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities

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1944-01-01

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3:16

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