Synopsis
Heroes with the Camera In England, Universal Newsreel pays its respects to the heroes who risk their lives to film the war. Each has his steel helmet adjusted and his camera loaded. Their feats of the past will be surpassed by their efforts in the future." (2) Invaders From The Sky "Lauringburg-Maxton Army Air Base, NC: With D-day approaching hourly, an unusual interest attaches to America's air borne troops as they apply the 'finishing touches' to their training. Nylon ropes for towing, are adjusted. Then giant C-47 transport ships take up two gliders at a time. Over destination, parachutes plummet out of the gliders, then more chutists pour from the transport ships. Other gliders swoop to earth like angry impatient birds. Fully equipped carrier troops leap out to instantly spring to their assigned tasks. American soldiers from the sky are more than ready for invasion." (partial newsreel)
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- Running time
- 2 minutes
- Collection
- News & Public Affairs
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★★ · Interesting but limited quality · RodeMaster · 2006-01-02
This is a short of some of the men who went into the invasion force to film. The really poor quality transcription of this film limits the enjoyment. Many shots of B&H Model 70 or similar spring wound silent 16mm cameras. Not much content unless you like old cameras (or ever dreamed of being a battlefield cameraman!)