B-17 BOMB MISSIONS, ENGLAND AND EUROPE Part 1

Description

Covers aerial views of B-17Fs during bombing missions includes attacks on bombers by German Me-109s and FW-190s. Reel 1: 1) AVs crew at controls of B-17. 2) A-20C taxiing and taking off. 3) AVs HA, SV and LA formations and single B-17Fs in flight, readable names are "YAHOO" and "IDAHO POTATOE PEELER". 4) AVs of German Me 109s and FW-190s attacking formations, also shows a few P-47s taking part in the action. 5) AVs B-17 formation approaching flak area. 6) AVs B-17s with bomb bay doors open and droppping bombs. 7) AELS B-17 on fire and in flat spin ater flak hit. 514' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities