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II. "USAAF v RAF at Boxing." Two fights at a US air station: Americans win both, including a Black boxer (described in racist terms) delivering a knock-out blow to his opponent.
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I. "Royal visitors for USAAF and RAF." King and Queen visit Bomber Command where they shake hands with Harris. Royal couple also visits a US 8th Army Air Force base where they are received by Major General Doolittle "of Tokyo fame" and meet Brigadier General Williams. King and Queen speak to aircrews, then are seen emerging from a Flying Fortress which they have examined with interest.
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III. "Messages home." (3rd series). Soldiers speak to the camera in Italy.
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IV. "World's largest takes to the water." USS Missouri, an Iowa Class Battleship, christened and launched by daughter of Missouri State Senator. 45,000 tons, capable of 30 knots. "US Navy rapidly growing into most powerful fleet in the world." Launching also of carrier USS Ticonderoga; bottle misses first time.
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V. "China hits back." One of the biggest Nationalist successes is the recapture of Changteh, here seen after liberation with Chinese forces marching through and civilians returning home. An American soldier is visible in the picture. Two small groups of Japanese prisoners, sitting and standing.
Full description
I. "Royal visitors for USAAF and RAF." King and Queen visit Bomber Command where they shake hands with Harris. Royal couple also visits a US 8th Army Air Force base where they are received by Major General Doolittle "of Tokyo fame" and meet Brigadier General Williams. King and Queen speak to aircrews, then are seen emerging from a Flying Fortress which they have examined with interest.
Full description
II. "USAAF v RAF at Boxing." Two fights at a US air station: Americans win both, including a Black boxer (described in racist terms) delivering a knock-out blow to his opponent.
Full description
III. "Messages home." (3rd series). Soldiers speak to the camera in Italy.
Full description
IV. "World's largest takes to the water." USS Missouri, an Iowa Class Battleship, christened and launched by daughter of Missouri State Senator. 45,000 tons, capable of 30 knots. "US Navy rapidly growing into most powerful fleet in the world." Launching also of carrier USS Ticonderoga; bottle misses first time.
Full description
V. "China hits back." One of the biggest Nationalist successes is the recapture of Changteh, here seen after liberation with Chinese forces marching through and civilians returning home. An American soldier is visible in the picture. Two small groups of Japanese prisoners, sitting and standing.
Physical description
35mm