keywords: wwii, world war ii, b-17 flying fortress, b-24 liberator, bombing missions into germany, air combat, pilot rescue
Synopsis: Bombers of the 8th Bomber Command fly deep into Germany striking several German military targets. Scenes include Chaplin services, board aircraft. Excellent footage of interior of bomber and several wristwatches for countdown to start aircraft. Shows B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator planes taking off, in-flight, being intercepted by German fighter planes, and excellent air-to-air aerial combat footage.
Bombers reach their targets and make bombing runs. Targets are bombed and groups return to England. Planes land, wounded are removed from planes, and crews report hot news such as crew down in the North Sea. Shows plane crew rescue. Strike photos are analyzed. Shows destruction of German targets.
