V-2 rocket fired at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. Doctor O' Day, Director of Upper Air Research with other technicians. Technicians work on the launching tower. Liaison aircraft flies directly above V-2 Rocket. People gathered around the tower. The tower removed from the rocket. Red fumes coming out of control blockhouse. Man moves at the top of the control house. The rocket is fired. Smoke trails out of V-2. Rocket goes up 80 miles. Fumes coming out of control building. (World War II period).
V-2 rocket fired at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. The damaged nose section spreads on the ground. The demolished tail section parts scattered all over. Person examines the remains. Mountain ridges in the background. (World War II period).
The Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma (present day Yangon, Myanmar). A person walks past temple, carrying large bouquet of what appears to be flower-like objects. Two large Chinthe (stylized lion statues) standing guard by a pagoda on Mandalay Hill. A girl feeding pigeons in front of a temple. (Scaffolding seen on nearby structure.) Costumed men, on elevated outdoor stage, send decorated Chariot carrying several men, up inclined cables, toward a temple tower. They are watched by a crowd of spectators, seated on the ground. A temple in the woods. Silhouette of temple gate. A temple reflected in a lake.
A U.S. Navy film 'I'm a civilian here myself' depicts rehabilitation of sailors in the United States. Sketches of a cartoon depict what a civilian is and also that the sailors were once civilians. Robert Benchley introduces himself. He talks about how to make a civilian out of a sailor and about a separation center where sailors would be taught how to return to civilian life. He says there is a civilian in every sailor. The film shows scenes of a separation center. Boys relax around a swimming pool and a few women near by.
Rehabilitation of U.S. sailors. Dramatization: Sailors move around in an office. A sailor discusses with an expert about jobs, insurance, trade and pension. Experts prepare report of the sailor. An expert mentions whom to consult for help when the sailors return to their hometown.
Rehabilitation of U.S. sailors. A dramatization: Sailors sit on chairs and read. Robert Benchley wears civilian clothes and a button to differentiate him from the civilians. He goes to a bar. The bar attendant asks him for his id-card. Security men stand near him. He depicts the good and the sour moments experienced by the sailors in civilian life.
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