Centennial celebration of the Commodore Perry expedition in Kurihama, Japan. Flags of the United States and Japan. Many children wave Japanese and American flags. Japanese and American officials visit the Guoku-Sen-Ji temple. Admiral Robert Briscoe, commander of U.S. naval forces in the Far East, places wreaths at the tombs of five American sailors. People gather outside Perry museum in the park. View of bay. Two American warships can be seen in the distance. Black Ship pageant in the town. Japanese people in kimonos.Japanese culture and traditions are shown. Japanese women perform a traditional dance.
French troops in military vehicles moving about the countryside and through towns in Indochina. French High Commissioner and Commander in Chief of Indochina, General Henri Navarre, is seen interacting personally with his officers and troops in the field. General Navarre examines a long strip of aerial photo reconnaissance film.
French soldiers in combat during the French-Indochina war. They wade through a deep river and cross it. They hide behind bushes and take positions. They watch through binoculars. They fire field artillery, machine guns and mortars and capture several Viet Minh soldiers. French soldiers examine several dead Viet Minh.
FEAF (Far East Air Force) briefing film shows U.S. FEAF activities at Kunsan Air Base K-8 in Korea during the Korean War. U.S. B-26 aircraft parked at the air base. Crew members near the planes. Two pilots enter top split cockpit and bombardier enters nose compartment. A fireguard signals and pilot starts engines. Plane taxis.The name "Delores" is painted below the cockpit of the B-26.
FEAF (Far East Air Force) briefing film shows aerials of Pyongtaek Air Base K-6 in Korea during the Korean War. Aerial views of air base and its surrounding area. Air strip and hangars at air base.
FEAF (Far East Air Force) briefing film shows aerials of Kunsan Air Base K-8 in Korea during the Korean War. Aerial view of the air base and its surrounding area. Views of hangars and runway.