" TARGET FOR TODAY " WWII EIGHTH ARMY AIR FORCES RAID ON EAST PRUSSIA B-17 & B-24 27704 скачать в хорошем качестве

" TARGET FOR TODAY " WWII EIGHTH ARMY AIR FORCES RAID ON EAST PRUSSIA B-17 & B-24 27704

Released in 1944, "Target for Today" describes the preparation and mounting of a U.S. Army Air Forces raid on East Prussia.The film has a British counterpart that preceded it entitled "Target for Tonight", which shows the Royal Air Force's efforts to conduct nighttime bombing raids. The film details a meticulously planned and executed daylight mission by the U.S. 8th Air Force against key industrial targets. The mission focuses on the destruction of critical aircraft factories, shipyards, and installations, including the Focke-Wulf 190 plant in Marienburg. It covers every stage of the operation—from target selection and intelligence gathering, through weather forecasting and bomb fusing, to mission briefing, takeoff, formation assembly, and the bombing runs. Despite formidable weather conditions and intense enemy resistance, the bombers achieve significant destruction, documented through strike and reconnaissance photos. The operation is hailed as a landmark in precision bombing and showcases the complexity and discipline of strategic air warfare. 0:00 – Target Introduction: American bombers approach Marienburg, East Prussia, aiming to destroy the Focke-Wulf 190 aircraft factory, responsible for 50% of FW 190 production. 1:26 – Emphasis on precision; the goal is to eliminate a single strategic target, not conduct a broad area attack. 2:18 – Explanation of the air war as an industrial offensive 3:08 – Overview of 8th Air Force and its divisions—Bomber, Fighter, and Air Service Commands. 3:27 – Weather is a major challenge; extensive forecasting systems are used, including weather planes and daily map production. 5:16 – Bombing Mission Planning Begins: The operations room begins planning; commanders review weather forecasts. 6:54 – Target Selection: Marienburg, Danzig shipyards, and Gdynia port facilities are selected as targets for a maximum-effort mission. 7:54 – Target vulnerability is studied using aerial photos and ground intelligence. 9:03 – Proper bomb fusing is shown to be crucial for effective destruction of the target. 10:16 – Strategy is discussed to divert German fighters before the main force hits the primary targets. 11:08 – Other commands (RAF, Navy, 9th Air Force) are informed to coordinate support operations. 12:24 – The plan for five task forces is finalized and communicated via teletype. 13:55 – Division-level planning begins, determining assembly times, routes, and force composition. 14:45 – Routes adjusted to draw German fighters away from the bombers’ return paths. 16:04 –Combat wings are briefed 18:01 – Group Preparation: Groups are alerted; intelligence, operations, and weather officers begin disseminating detailed information. 19:03 – Crews work to ensure all planes are fully operational 20:00 – Bomb loading 21:26 –Crews are awakened at 3 a.m. 22:29 – Groups assemble for briefings 24:02 – Mission details 25:25 – Crews warned about intense flak, especially from naval units near Danzig. 26:35 – Final command briefings 27:30 – Technical briefings 28:01 – Final ground prep 29:15 – Crews don flying suits and receive survival gear and battle maps. 30:07 – Some crew members meet with chaplains before takeoff. 34:33 – Over 400 aircraft taxi and take off from more than 20 airfields. 36:05 – Planes assemble into squadrons, groups, and combat wings before heading to target. 38:03 – Near the Danish coast and enter enemy territory 40:19 – Enemy fighters attack 41:02 – Bombing run begins 42:07 – Formation breaks up 43:05 – Bombs Away. 44:41 – Other Targets Hit: Danzig, Gdynia, and Marienburg. 46:18 – Mission completion. 47:20 – Crews regroup and defend against more flak and fighters on the way back. 48:02 – Marauder bombers and fighters provide diversion and cover on return. 49:01 – Awaiting Return: At bases, personnel anxiously await returning aircraft. 50:15 – Planes drop flares to signal wounded aboard and receive priority landing. 53:26 – Crews undergo interrogation to gather intelligence while memories are fresh. 54:39 –Crews report on large numbers of enemy fighters, aircraft types, and engagements.. 57:04 – Data and strike photos analyzed. 58:04 – Post-Mission Review. 58:45 – Marienburg raid is called one of the greatest examples of precision bombing. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. We collect, scan and preserve 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have films you'd like to have scanned or donate to Periscope Film, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the link below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com