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U.S. Navy Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft from VT-15 in formation flight over the Pacific during World War II.

A flight of three U.S. Navy TBF Avenger aircraft from VT-15 on USS Essex are seen in formation flight in the Pacific theater during World War 2. (Note: sequence ends with extraneous narration and glimpse of bomb burst at night over German target in World War II, Europe.)

Date: 1944
Duration: 8 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675044903
U.S. Army Air Force P-47 aircraft take off from USS Manila Bay, underway off the coast of Saipan, during World War II.

Pacific campaign of World War II in Mariana Islands. Major John Hussey, Commanding Officer of the Army Air Force 73rd Fighter Squadron, 318th Fighter Group briefs his pilots before take off from the Escort Carrier, USS Manila Bay (CVE-61), for their flight to Aslito Field (Isley Field) Saipan. Pilots standing or in kneeling position grouped around the Major as he conducts briefing. Two mechanics as they haul a belly tank out and attach it to the underside of P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft. Naval and Air Force men prepare the planes for take off. Pilots grouped around, talking and smiling. Lt. Joseph J. DeVona stands on wing of his P47D # 31 "Empire Express" while maintenance personnel work on ammunition located in wing. Signal operator for the carrier signaling a P-47 to pull out in position for catapulting. Navy starter gives signal to the pilot for take off. P-47 is moved up into position on catapult, catapult attached to underside of P-47, and plane is readied for catapulting. Navy personnel as they give the various hand signals concerning the movement of plane to fit it into the right position for take off from carrier. Starter as he signals to the pilot and plane is catapulted from the carrier. Lt. Alford Babcock is seen in the cockpit of his P-47 named: "My Baby" as it is catapulted from the carrier. Several other P-47s are seen being catapulted from the Manila Bay. Several flights of P-47s are seen and a large formation of 12 P-47s in flight over water.

Date: 1944, June 23
Duration: 6 min 3 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047538
Sailors aboard the USS New Mexico, recover fired gun powder casings, during World War II

Activity aboard United States battleship New Mexico before the invasion of Guam during World War 2. U.S. Sailors aboard the New Mexico recover fired and hot 5-inch powder cases in cans on board the ship. They place and stack cans on the deck of the ship.

Date: 1944, July 3
Duration: 33 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675049303
Battleship, USS New Mexico (BB-40) fires 5-inch guns during World War II in the Pacific Theater

Activity aboard United States battleship New Mexico before the invasion of Guam in Pacific Theater during World War 2. The New Mexico, BB-40, fires her 5-inch/51 casemate mounted guns. Time 00:28 shows a stern view of the battleship USS Mississippi, BB-41.

Date: 1944, July 3
Duration: 32 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675049304
As the USS Hancock is recovering several F6F aircraft, one flies past and drops a message, during World War II.

F6F aircraft being recovered on the deck of the USS Hancock (CV19) during World War 2. One F6F Hellcat simply flies past, overhead, and drops a message on the deck. A crew man collects the message and runs back across the deck, with it.

Date: 1944, December 14
Duration: 36 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675055344
U.S. Navy Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber flying close to the water in a convoy of U.S. warships, during World War II

Opening scene shows Navy TBF Avenger in slow flight with nose-high attitude, flying so close to the water that it is kicking up spray in its wake. The camera follows the course of the plane, as it passes a U.S. Independence class light aircraft carrier (CVL) in camouflage, underway in the same direction. Next, the aircraft passes an Iowa class battleship, also in camouflage paint. Next, it passes an Essex class carrier (CV) that has an aircraft taking off from its forward deck. The TBF catches up to another Iowa class battleship, and passes between the camera ship and the battleship, climbing slightly, but still very low over the water. A Portland class cruiser is seen in the background. The TBF begins to climb as it overtakes a Fletcher class destroyer in catapult configuration.

Date: 1944, December 14
Duration: 58 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675055345