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May 1945 Newsreel: WACs, 5,000th B-17, Don Gentile Day, Italian Front, Etc.
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United Newsreel (U.S. Office of War Information) news from May 1944: American Army Women Serving on All Fronts Workers Build 5,000 Boeing Fort Since War [ May 1944 ] Cameramen Ready to Film Invasion Home Town Hails Air Force Hero [Don Gentile Day Parade - 24 May 1944] Allied Armies in Italy Joined for Drive North National Archives description: "Part 1, WAC mechanics service airplanes in Arizona. Part 2, the Boeing aircraft plant in Seattle celebrates the completion of its 5,000th Flying Fortress. Part 3, shows poses of military cameramen who will cover the invasion of Europe. Part 4, shows Air Force heroes in Washington, D.C., and one at his home in Piqua, Ohio. Part 5, allied planes bomb Italy. British troops advance toward Cassino and Americans toward Anzio. Shows German prisoners of war and aid to Italian citizens." National Archives identifier: 39012 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks.
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United News
Subjects
WWII, Newsreel, United States. Army, World War II, B-17 Bomber, World War, 1939-1945, Gentile, Don S. (Don Salvatore), World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- United States, United States. -- Army -- Women's Army Corps, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy, United States. -- Army -- Photographers, Boeing Aircraft Company, World War, 1939-1945 -- War Work -- United States, Rites And Ceremonies, Parades
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