US Naval forces strike Korean targets near Pohang, Korea during the Korean War. US jet aircraft take off from the deck of aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45). An aircraft lands in sea during the take off. A helicopter rescues the pilot and the pilot is assisted on the deck of the carrier. Fighter aircraft take off from deck of the carrier. North Korean positions are heavily strafed by US fighters near Pohang. Smoke rises from the explosions. The aircraft return to USS Valley Forge. An aircraft crash lands on the deck of the carrier. Ground crew and fire fighters rush toward the aircraft to prevent it from catching fire.
US 1st Cavalry Division establishes beachhead at Pohang, Korea during Korean War. Animated map of South Korea depicts US landings on east coast and highlights Pohang. US LSTs (Landing Ships, Tank) and landing crafts head for beach of Pohang. US soldiers disembark from landing craft. Equipment including bulldozer and trucks are unloaded. Soldiers and equipment advance inland. Commanding General of US 1st Cavalry Division Major General Hobart R Gay holds a conference at commanding post of US 8th cavalry regiment which includes Assistant Commanding General of US 25th Infantry Division Ellis Warner Williamson and Commanding Officer of 8th Cavalry Division Colonel Ray D. Plummer. Welcome sign erected by South Koreans for US officials. US soldiers march.