WWII - 1945, Iwo Jima: B-29s on Airstrip. 27Mar45 R1 of 4

WWII - 1945, Iwo Jima: B-29s on Airstrip. 27Mar45 R1 of 4 Aircraft lands and taxiis, Central Field, Moyatama no. 2. Lookout post in sand dunes, tents and military vehicles along side of airstrip. Tent with sign: Iwo Jima Coffee Shop #8 - The Best Java in the Western Pacific”. Interior men drinking coffee. PV-1 plane making emergency landing. Injured man helped to jeep. Ground crews looking at damaged aircraft. Wounded crew removed and taken on stretcher. Bullet holes in fuselage. PB-4Y-1 lands. Bullet holes, ground crew. Airmen standing next to B-29. Various shots B-29s Superfortress landing for emergency repairs, service and refueling after missions to Japan. Serviced by detachment A, 21st Bomber Command provisional unit. Plane landing - nose art glamour girl & writing A-Broad Eleven Yanks. Chow time, men digging hole. Crew working on engine of B-29. Various shots repairs. NB This reel includes 10 second shot of “Silver Plate” B-29, type used in atomic drop with turrets removed taxiing past. WW2; Pacific; USAAF;