Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. WAR BOND RALLY WITH GLENN MILLER AAF BAND, ENGLAND

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. WAR BOND RALLY WITH GLENN MILLER AAF BAND, ENGLAND

1944

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Covers speech by Lt Gen James H. Doolittle, CG 8th AF, at War Bond rally and concert by the AAF Band under direction of Maj Glenn Miller. Note: Sound track on reel 1 only. Reel 1: 1) Personnel assembling on drill field for speech and concert. 2) Lt Gen Doolittle and staff taking seats on platform with AAF Band, Lt Gen Doolittle speaking, leaving platform and purchasing bond at nearby booth. 3) AAF Band under direction of Maj Miller playing hits of the era, followed by introduction of band by Maj Miller. 397' Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1) Lt Gen Doolittle purchasing bond at booth and signing register. 2) Audience scurrying for good seats in front of AAF Band. 3) Maj Miller speaking, and leading band. 4) Vocal group singing and AAF Band playing. 5) Lt Gen Doolittle and staff at concert. 6) HA shots of personnel in V8 formation, Lt Gen Doolittle purchasing bond, and Maj Miller and AAF Band. 355' Total footage in reel.

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Miller, Glenn, 1904-1944

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Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – disappeared December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was the best-selling recording artist from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best-known big bands. Miller's recordings include "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "A String of Pearls", "At Last", "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo", "American Patrol", "Tuxedo Junction", "Elmer's Tune", and "Litt...

Doolittle, James Harold, 1896-1993

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James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle (December 14, 1896 – September 27, 1993) was an American military general and aviation pioneer who received the Medal of Honor for his daring raids on Japan during World War II. He also made early coast-to-coast flights, won many flying races, and helped develop instrument flying. Born in Alameda, California, Doolittle studied as an undergraduate at University of California, Berkeley, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1922. He also earned a doctorate in aero...