WINGS OVER LEYTE

One of the greatest armadas in history descends on Leyte—as Navy planes soften up the enemy in advance. Commander David McCampbell and his fellow pilots destroy thirty-four Jap planes. Our planes rip into enemy shipping and US airmen are rescued by the US submarine Tang. The strategy of the great naval battle following the landings at Leyte is shown, with combat shots from the clash in the Philippine Sea. Shows also US plane types designed for post-war aviation