N. Z. Air Strikes Aka N. Z. Squadrons Strike From Bougainville (1944)

Title reads New Zealand National Film Unit presents Weekly Review. N. Z. squadrons strike from Bougainville. Solomon islands. Various shots naked servicemen on beach or swimming in sea (back shots only ). M, S American Lightnings flying past. M, S as Flying Fortress taxis. Various shots New Zealand Torpedo bomber crews receiving briefing. L, S smoking volcano in background. M, S bombs on carrier heading towards planes. Various shots as they are loaded onto planes. M, S officer giving briefing to pilots. They head for their torpedo bomber fighters on trucks. M, S line of Warhawks. L, S others flying overhead. Various shots of pilots preparing to board. C, U pilot strapping himself in. M, S of plane taking off. M, S Warhawks flying over. L, S bay. Various shots of the explosions on the island below. C, U gun being fired from plane. M, S torpedo bomber fighter dropping bomb. L, S smoke rising from area which used to be Japanese vegetable garden. Various shots of dive bombers heading back after at