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Army "Sailors" In Speed Boats Rescue Airmen
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Synopsis: An army rescue squad uses speedboats and airboats to rescue downed airmen...(read more)
- Date: 1943
- Duration: 00:01:14
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
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Army "Sailors" In Speed Boats Rescue Airmen
When a training plane crashes the Army has a special rescue squad that speeds to the pilot's aid, soldiers in sailor suits. Within twelve seconds boats are manned and they are on their way. Plane down in shallow waters. And the sea soldiers plunge to the rescue. For work in swampy areas they use gliders propelled by airplane propellers. Fast efficient they have never lost a pilot.
Shot List:
00:06:15:17
Shows Airboat operating in swampy areas.
- Related Titles:
- Military Newsreels: 1943 Issue 12
