Nation Stirred At Historys Greatest Aerial Mobilization

Clip: 340085_1_1

Year Shot: 1931 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1505

Original Film: 003-042-09

HD: N/A

Location: CHICAGO, IL

Timecode: 00:56:40 - 00:57:56

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High contrast, light, flickering, some drop out spots, grainy images Army sends 672 planes into the air in maneuvers demonstrating strength and skill of flying forces which guard our borders. Armada never before equaled swoops down on Midwest metropolis and blankets the city under protective smoke screen. Pictures show apt handling of gigantic squadrons by pilots.