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

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Clean of Graphics: Yes

Type: Segment

Subject(s): WWII

Public Broadcasting Station or Institution: Public Domain

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Runtime: 00:03:43

Main Asset File Size: 1.38 GB

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  • Media Rights: All manner and media
  • Territory (*Please note: all internet exploitation of this program must be geo-limited to the specified territory): Worldwide
  • Term: In Perpetuity
  • Editing Allowed?: Yes
  • Digital Classroom Rights: Yes
  • Promotional Use: Yes

Sensitive Material: N/A

Special Instructions: N/A

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