Landing strips and fighter planes at the Guadalcanal airfield of the US Air Force...HD Stock Footage

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Landing strips and fighter planes at the Guadalcanal airfield of the US Air Force, in Solomon Islands during World War II.

An B-17 bomber of US Air Force flies over runway strips and air field at Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands, during World War II. The landing strips and parking areas for fighter planes at the Guadalcanal base. Number of B-17 bombers and other fighter planes at the airfield. The strips of the airfield. Taxis and houses for airmen and officials at the airfield. A ship at the shore near the airfield. Tail of a B-17 as seen from the inside while take off. Location: Guadalcanal Solomon Islands. Date: April 6, 1944.

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