Flak, Jugs and Cobras

Uncensored footage of combat aircraft of World War II. Includes: 1) Flak: Evasive action and maneuvers on bombings missions. All shown against actual footage of enemy barrage and concentrated "flak" anti-aircraft fire. 2) Mission accomplished-The Flying Fortress Story: 25 tons of aerial fury at 30,000 feet, together with the story of the first operational raid of the immortal B-17 Fortress. 3) P-47 Pilot Familiarization: Examination of the legendary "jug"-eight guns, seven tons of flying hell made this aircraft one of the deadliest high-altitude fighters of WWII. 4) P-47 Ground Handling, Takeoff, and Normal Flight landings: Fascinating evaluation of the skills needed to fly this fabled fighting plane, originally "classified." 5) Report of Enemy Information by Fighter Pilots: P-39 Aircobras of the 181st take us on a mission, with special attention to briefing, debriefing, enemy positions and raid effectiveness.