New Shuttle Service To Russia (1944)

Title reads: “New Shuttle Service to Russia“. Russia (Soviet Union, USSR). Various aerial shots of aeroplanes of the USAAF (United States Air Force) flying over mountains. The opening of new Allied air front has been created by new shuttle service between Italy and Ukraine. Various aerial shots of planes bombing of targets in Hungary and Rumania (aka Romania). Various shots of landing at Russian air base, Soviet Air Force Officials watch from ground. Various shots of the crews leaving aircraft. Among them is American General Eaker. A woman in uniform presents Eaker with flowers. Various shots of American crews being fed by Russian women at the airfield. Various shots Russian ground crews refuelling and rearming on the bombers. Various shots of American crews and Soviet Air Force personnel (including lots of women) watch display of traditional folk dancing by soldiers of Red Army. The show takes place in bombed out ruins of warehouse. Includes C/U of little boy chewing his firs