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Photographic Intelligence for Bombardment Aviation

1943 • 23 minutes
Documentary

When naval Lieutenant Phil Bowen encounters his friend, Air Forces Captain Grover, he inquires as to what Grover's aerial reconnaissance team is doing to protect ships from attack by submarine. Grover introduces him to Captain Smith, an expert at photographic intelligence. The two men explain to Bowen just how aerial photographic reconnaissance works and how their work in the air and on the ground is helping win the war even at sea.

Picture of John Beal

John Beal

Major Dean

Picture of Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Capt. Smith

Picture of Robert Lowery

Robert Lowery

Lt. Phil Bowen

Picture of Charles Tannen

Charles Tannen

FIU captain