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Major William Wyler, Lieutenant W.J. Stangel and Captain T.C. Wallace in front of an aircraft during the filming of "How A Flying Fortress Protects Itself". Passsed for publication 1 Feb 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '"How A Flying Fortress Protects Itself." Major William Wyler, who directed the famous film "Mrs. Minniver", is now busy directing an instructional film for the U.S. Army Air Force, showing how a "Flying Fortress" protects itself against attack by enemy fighters. The Fortress is loaded with cameras in place of the guns and Spitfires, piloted by U.S. Army Air Force pilots, acting parr of enemy aircraft, are making the attacks, which are recorded by the cine-men and their cameras. Photo Shows:- Lieut. W.J. Stangel (Oragon[sic]) Capt. T.C. Wallace (California) husband of Carole Landis and Major Wm. Wyler, discussing tacts to be used by Spitfires. [Caption damaged] 15.' Censor No.: 246355. On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO, US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau, and one unidentified damaged [Stamps].

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IWM, Roger Freeman Collection (uploaded May/2023)