Dakota Crashes In Alps (1946)

Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material. Swiss Alps. The rescue of the occupants of the American Dakota which crashed in the Alps. Various shots of the Alps, showing clouds lying low on the peaks. Various shots of the rescue party of Swiss guides, roped together and carrying heavy packs, groping their way precariously up the mountain side. M/S’s of a Fieseler Storch (Swiss rescue ’plane) taking off and soaring over the mountain tops. Various shots of the US base at Meiringen, with jeeps, ambulance and nurses waiting. L/S taken from the rescue ’plane. The line of rescuers can be seen far below near numerous snow-filled crevasses. L/S of the crashed Dakota, from the ’plane. C/U silhouette of the pilot at the controls. Various shots of the rescued on stretchers being put into the ’plane. C/U of the rescued people smiling. C/U U.S. General Tate embracing his son who was pilot of the Dakota. C/U as U.S. General Snaveley kisses his wife. C/U of Colonel Macmahon, U.S. Army, with hi