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PostPosted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:59 pm 
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Very interesting and posted for general interest. This aircraft was surrendered on May 8, 1945 and was the subject of a popular color picture and other photos of the surrender.

I never know this footage existed, and would love to see more of it. Any sources for the film reel?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4_Nsfcdx9g

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 2:37 am 
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Great footage thanks for sharing - 42nd ID took the airfield on 4/19/45

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if you enjoy color film from 45 check out these
http://resources.ushmm.org/film/display ... e_num=0364
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http://www.ushmm.org/online/film/search ... Collection

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The Dora is the leanest, meanest, most bada$$ lookin' fighter plane ever!

Thanks for posting guys.

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