World War II ace, John B. England, Europe Part 1

Description

Covers GSAP footage of strafing attacks on ground targets and German aircraft including ML-109s, ME-110s and FW-190s by Capt England who was credited with 18 downed aircraft while with the 357th Fighter Group. Note: 1/4" mag tape has comments by Capt England about memorable aerial combat missions (recorded 23 January 1945). Reel 1 - 1) Attack on FW-190 (14 January 1945). 2) Strafing of field (1 January 1945). 3) No target seen (NG) (27 December 1944). 4) Attack on unidentified aircraft (NG) (27 November 1944). 5) Strafing of train (25 November 1944). 6) Strafing of field (18 November 1944). 7) Strafing of field (8 November 1944). 8) Attack on ME-109 (6 October 1944). 9) Attack on ME-109 and strafing of field (13 September 1944). 10) Strafing of field (26 August 1944). 11) Strafing of train and roads (17 August 1944). 12) Strafing of road (10 June 1944). 13) Strafing of road (8 June 1944). 14) Attack on ME-109, pilot bailing out (27 May 1944). 15) Attack on ME-110 (24 April 1944). 16) Attack on FW-190 (13 April 1944). 17) NG (12 April 1944). 18) Attack on ME-109 (11 April 1944). 19) Strafing of train (28 March 1944). 20) Attack on ME-110 and ME-109 (16 March 1944). 21) Attack on ME-109 (8 March 1944). 327' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities