United States Navy vessels underway at sea in Noumea, France during World War II. Port side of a Mechanized Landing Craft (LCM) underway in water. Mines explode at sea. Mines float on the sea surface. Explosions occur as mines detonate. Trainer aboard a ship works on a 3 inch gun and trains the gun. They load shells and fire the gun.
Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper (YMS) sweeps water off mines in Noumea, France during World War II. A mechanized landing craft, LCM, underway at sea. A small anchor dropped in the water. A pig floats in water. Sailors aboard a small boat underway at sea. Paravane put over side of YMS (Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper). Men aboard the minesweeper help in the operation.
Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper (YMS) sweeps water off mines in Noumea, France during World War II. A LCM (mechanized landing craft) along side YMS (Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper). Pigs in well deck of the LCM. Two Electricians Mates attach pigs to flag poles. On of them puts a bolt into the base of the pig to hold the flag pole. Electrician's Mate puts flagpole in the base of a pig and ties a string to it. Three pigs afloat in water. Two men wearing life jackets and helmets drop an anchor and then a pig into the sea. Mines explode on the water surface. YMS shoots at the mines. Electrician's Mate put pigs over the side of the vessel. Men fire 3 inch gun aboard the YMS and an explosion occurs in the background.
World War 2 propaganda film documenting air raid in Vichy France. Men carry coffins. Civilians stands on either side and they holds flowers and wreaths. Trucks loaded with coffins pass by the streets. Coffins covered with wreaths and flags. French civilians gathers on either side of the streets for Funeral Procession. Women weep as the bodies of air raid victims are borne in a funeral procession. Injured victims and smoldering ruins of bombed buildings are seen. Civilians clears debris from a town and conduct funeral rites.
Propaganda film on Air Raid in Vichy France during World War 2. Civilians clears debris from a town. Demolished and destructed buildings seen. Refugee civilians evacuate wrecked buildings. Refugees receives blankets and food.
Propaganda film on Air Raid in Vichy,France during world War 2. Burning and smoldering ruins and smoke after the air raid. Demolished and destroyed buildings seen from aerial bombing. French civilian refugees evacuate the rubbled buildings.