U.S. Raid Defenses Tested, 1941/04/24
Description
(1) "Spectacular scenes as Uncle Sam tests the air defenses of New York City. From civilian 'spotters,' word comes to the plotting board in Manhattan, where officers direct the activity of interceptor planes from Mitchel Field. It's a thrilling game of chess, with our future safety at stake!" (2) "England: Countless hundreds of British fliers have been saved by speedy 'crash' boats of the R.A.F. Here you see a thrilling rescue at sea, as aviators are picked up from their liferafts after being shot down." - PT boats used to rescue sailors. (3) Locals: "wrecked freighter salvaged to supply materials for war" - ship salvaged in New Zealand; "news cameramen risk their necks 'shooting' the war" - bridge blown up, newsreel cameraman was injured, other Universal cameramen injured. (partial newsreel)
Metadata
Title: U.S. Raid Defenses Tested, 1941/04/24
Format:
Clean of Graphics: Yes
Type: Segment
Subject(s): WWII
Public Broadcasting Station or Institution: Public Domain
Original Broadcast/Publish Date:
Runtime: 00:03:43
Main Asset File Size: 1.38 GB
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Sensitive Material: N/A
Special Instructions: N/A
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