New U.S. Fighter Planes In Action

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Synopsis: The new U.S. fighter plane, the P-38 Lightning, unloaded and assembled in Australia, , roars down a metal runway in jungle country...(read more)

Date: 1942
Duration: 00:00:52
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Type: Public Domain
Language: English
Location: Australia

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New U.S. Fighter Planes In Action

Australia gets a cargo of lightning from America. For that's what the Air Force calls these powerful new fighter planes, Lightnings. P-38s, reported to be the fastest high altitude fighters in the world. Towed to hangers for final assembly and a checkup before going into service. Motors are tuned and tested by expert American mechanics trained at the factories. Details of their powerful armament is a military secret. Roaring down metal runways in the jungle country they're off to battle the Japs over the South Pacific. Lightning to strike the enemy.

01:03:30:00

P-38 Lightning fighter planes unloaded from merchant ship in Australia.

01:04:03:14

P-38 fighter takes off and buzz air strip.