SOLOMON ISLANDS / DEFENCE: Second World War: Americans on move in Pacific (1943)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit New amphibian landing-craft, after test, are sent to Solomon Islands. On arrival they land stores? Full Description: NEW GUINEA: AIR VIEW (AERIAL) of Fortress in air - “Brewery Wagon“ AIR VIEW (AERIAL) of three bombs dropping AIR VIEW (AERIAL) of ship being hit by bombs AIR VIEW (AERIAL) of ten bombs dropping from Fortress AIR VIEW (AERIAL) of hit ship off New Guinea and bombs exploding AIR VIEW (AERIAL) of Fortress in flight Close shot of feathering propeller on Fortress in air Fortress makes pancake landing Fortress coming in to land, side slips and crashes in dust Crew round wrecked Fortress Pilot lighting cigarette Background: New amphibian landing-craft, after test, are sent to Solomon Islands. On arrival they land stores for offensive, whilst big bombers start fierce preparative blitz on Japanese shipping. (W