U. S. Fliers Back From Spain

Clip: 345925_1_1

Year Shot: 1937 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1519

Original Film: 009-529-09

HD: N/A

Location: NEW YORK CITY

Timecode: 00:43:57 - 00:44:22

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A little rolling, light and dull in contrast and imagery Three men sitting in a passenger train compartment. One of the fellows makes a statement that they are glad to be back because they feel they have gathered important information that would prove invaluable to both the war and naval department. These men are three pilots returning from Spain fighting Spanish fascists Bert Acosta, Gordon Berry and Eddie Schneider, all Ace American Pilots, return from a short period of service while the loyalist air force fighting the Spanish fascists. The airmen come back with a claim for unpaid salaries.