Collecting and Reporting Enemy Information by Fighter Pilots

Overview

This documentary short film depicts the methodology and necessity for fighter pilots during World War II to recognize and note information from the ground during their passage over enemy territory and targets. Using a fictional locale, the film shows a squadron of fighter escorts accompanying bombers on a mission and then making note of the damage to targets, identifying ground elements, and upon return comparing notes with each other to verify findings.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 31, 1942

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

U.S. Army Air Forces

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1769285