United States Army Air Corps Newfoundland Films
This collection consists of three films and corresponding videotape of footage shot by the donor at Bangor Maine and North Atlantic Air Bases in Newfoundland. The films include footage of base life, USO Shows, and the following aircraft: Douglas A-20, Boeing B-17, Douglas B-18, Consolidated B-24, Douglas C-54, Noorduyn C-64, Piper L-4, and Bell P-39. Most of the flying and aircraft scenes are in color, while the footage of the USO Show and troops at play are in black and white.
Identifier
NASM.1991.0030
Creator
Meyer, John A.
Date
1942-1943
Provenance
John A. Meyer, Gift, unknown, 1991-0030, NASM
Extent
0.5 Cubic feet ((3 films) (1 tape))
Restrictions
No restrictions on access
General
NASMrev
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Motion pictures (visual works)
Scope and Contents
John A. Meyer was an aerial photographer in the US Army Air Forces. He was stationed in Bangor, Maine and the North Atlantic Air Bases in Newfoundland, 1942-1943.
Genre/Form
Motion pictures (visual works)
Rights
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
Creator
Meyer, John A.
Names
United Service Organizations (U.S.)
United States. Army Air Forces
United States. Army Air Forces. North Atlantic Air Bases. Newfoundland, Canada
Meyer, John A.
Topic
Aeronautics, Military
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations
Aerial photography
Aeronautics
World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American -- North Atlantic
Douglas A-20 Havoc Family
Douglas B-18 Family
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Family
Consolidated B-24 Family
Noorduyn Norseman Family
Piper L-4 Family
Douglas C-54 Skymaster Family
Bell P-39 Airacobra Family
Archival Repository
National Air and Space Museum Archives
