Standing in front of an F4F with its engine running and the plane captain in its cockpit, Lieutenant Commander John S. Thach, Commander of Navy Fighting Squadron Three (VF-3) discusses a planned flight with Lieutenant Edward "Butch" O'Hare, as they look over a map. (This sequence is repeated again for the camera.) LCDR Thach boards his aircraft, as plane captain steps out of cockpit and stows his map. Thach's plane has 3 Japanese victory flags painted below the cockpit. The Squadron's Felix-the-Cat logo is seen on the fuselage.The plane captain helps Thach get strapped in and settled in the cockpit. Thach gives a thumbs up indicating he is ready. Lt. O'Hare climbs aboard his F4F, which displays 5 Japanese victory flags. (O'Hare is the U.S. Navy's first air ace of World War 2.) His plane captain stows his map and O'Hare straps himself in and runs his cockpit checks. He gives a thumbs up indicating he is ready.
LCDR John S. Thach, Commander of Navy Fighting Squadron Three (VF-3) is seen flying his F4F (number: F-1) with his wingman, Lt. Edward O'Hare,who is flying F4F number F-13. They fly over Hawaii and environs, with their canopies open. Thach is seen clearly in his cockpit. A change of sequence suddenly shows O'hare flying lead, with Thach flying on his wing. There appear to be only 4 Japanese victory flags painted on O'Hare's airplane. (Note: Lt. O'Hare was the U.S. Navy's first ace, shooting down 5 Japanese aircraft, in World War 2, and was a Medal of Honor recipient.)
Scenes from the Japanese movie "The War at Sea From Hawaii to Malaya" made in 1942, during World War 2. These sequences purport to present the Pearl Harbor attack from the Japanese point of view. Movie depicts torpedo launched from midget submarine. Mountains in the background. The torpedo hits USS Arizona. Smoke arises from explosions. Submarine rises to the water surface. Burning battleships and naval installations in the background. Young Japanese officer looking at blazing battleship through binoculars. USS Arizona buckling amidships from torpedo explosion. Nighttime scene of Pearl Harbor after the Japanese attack. Interior of the submarine. Officer sending Morse code signal. Communication room aboard Japanese ship. Number of radioman in the room, conversing amongst themselves.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl harbor in Hawaii, U.S. Memorial during dedication. Guests aboard the memorial. Two staff officers salute as they face band on key. Guests stand before their chains on memorial. Officers and guests seated during services. Guests leave their chairs after services. Colors at half mast. Several wreaths hang from railing on Arizona Memorial. Wreaths hang from railings, another wreath floats over top of sunken Arizona. Some sections of Arizona above water. Ford Island ferry moves away from the memorial.
USS Arizona memorial at Pearl harbor in Hawaii, U.S. Memorial during dedication. USS Buchanan at anchor. Crew at quarters. U.S. Admiral Harry Felt arrives in a barge to the memorial. U.S. Navy Douglas A-4 Skyhawk flying in formation. Colors at half mast, officers and guests aboard the memorial. Parts of Arizona seen on water in the foreground. Officers and guests aboard the memorial as dedication address is being given by Congressional representative Olin E Teague.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl harbor in Hawaii, U.S. U.S. Marine and Navy enlisted man casting flowers upon water next to the memorial. Flag at half mast. U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard on platform next to the memorial, firing rifle volleys. Bugler blowing taps while rest of the band stands at attention.
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