Target For Today - 1944 United States 8th Army Air Force - WDTVLIVE42

The 8th Army Air Force, stationed in England, prepares for and executes a daylight precision mission on several German cities, including Brandenburg, Danzig, Goynia, and Marienburg.

This docu-drama was filmed on location with the men of the 8th Air Force acting out their real life roles. Some of the scenes shown are:
Animated maps locate targets.
Technicians, particularly of Operational Research, study and outline the mission.
Oral and written orders follow high-level consultations on intelligence, operations, navigation; Munitions are loaded on airplanes.
Crews of planes are awakened, eat breakfast, and begin extensive briefing on their missions.
Crews arrive at air fields, receive final briefings, board planes, check equipment, and take off. The composition of a fighting "group" is described in detail.
After being intercepted by German fighter planes, the allies reach their targets then the groups reassemble for the return to England.
Planes land and crews are de-briefed.

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