The Douglas A-24 Light Bomber (Identification of US Army aircraft)

Accession Number F05182
Collection type Film
Measurement 8 min 51 sec
Object type Training and Technical films
Physical description 16mm/b&w/sound
Maker United States Army Signal Corps
Place made United States of America
Date made 1942
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

American training film produced by the Signal Corps in collaboration with the Commanding General Army Air Forces, through co-operation with the Reserch Council, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1942. An aircraft recognition film showing the Douglas A-24 aircraft in flight, with its outstanding identification points being outlined by animated art lines. *WEFT system used for training identification purposes. *Wing Engine Fuselage Tail.