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SOC Seagull observation biplane retrieved by USS Salt Lake City in Doolittle Task Force during World War II.

U.S. Task Force 16 underway in the Pacific to launch the famous Doolittle raid bombing Tokyo, Japan during World War 2. U.S. Destroyers and Cruisers on horizon as planes circle and land aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6). Bow of Heavy Cruiser USS Salt Lake City, CA-25 underway in heavy seas, and another one ahead of it. SOC Seagull observation biplane circles USS Salt Lake City. USS Hornet (CV-8) and USS Enterprise (CV-6) in the background. SOC comes alongside USS Salt Lake City. Pilot is seen affirming security of hoist cable on his top wing, after which, the plane begins rising as the hoist winds it in. SOC flies past USS Salt Lake City. SOCs land in slick of USS Salt Lake City and hook on sled.

Date: 1942, April
Duration: 2 min 58 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675074772
F4F fighters and SBD dive bombers land on USS Enterprise (CV-6), in Task Force underway for Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in WW II.

U.S. Navy planes land on USS Enterprise (CV-6) underway as part of the task force to launch the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, Japan during World War 2. U.S. Navy F4F Wildcat fighter plane lands on Enterprise. A Destroyer Escort in the background. U.S. Navy SBD dive bomber plane lands on deck of Enterprise. F4F lands and noses over on deck. SBD receives a wave-off. SBDs and F4Fs lands aboard Enterprise.

Date: 1942, April
Duration: 1 min 30 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675074773
Aircraft landing mishaps on USS Enterprise (CV-6) underway as part of Doolittle Task Force to bomb Tokyo, in World War II.

Several U.S. Navy planes experience landing mishaps on USS Enterprise (CV-6) while she is underway in the Pacific as part if the Task Force to launch the Dolittle B-25 bombing raid against Tokyo, Japan, during World War 2. Flight deck crew gather around SBD light bomber that fell partway off the side of flight deck. One U.S. Navy F4F Wildcat fighter goes over the side of deck. Other aircraft going around because of landing mishaps on the deck.

Date: 1942, April
Duration: 1 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675074774
U.S. B-25 Mitchell bombers take off from USS Hornet (CV-8) for Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in World War II.

Start of Jimmy Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, Japan, during World War 2. Ship's lookout silhouetted against sun. B-25 taking off from the USS Hornet (CV-8) in overcast weather. Choppy seas. Admiral William F. Halsey in foul-weather gear on bridge. B-25 takes off from the Hornet. Admiral Halsey's face framed by foul-weather gear. Many B-25"s taking off from the Hornet. Army sergeant sending a salute to the planes aloft as Army private (wearing earphones) stands by. Sailor (in peacoat and watch cap) waving goodbye to Doolittle fliers.Two mess attendants waving goodbye and good luck. Two sailors waving goodbye; one carries signal flag.

Date: 1942, April
Duration: 2 min 46 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675074775
Admiral Halsey in a conference with staff in South Pacific port.

Admiral Halsey seated at desk in a conference in South Pacific port. Staff is seated in room. Admiral Halsey at desk looking at papers. Staff is at far end of the room. Staff officers with Admiral Halsey seated in middle pose for a photograph.

Date: 1942, December 7
Duration: 1 min 28 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034711
Admiral Halsey bestowing Navy Crosses in South Pacific port.

Crew of destroyer lined up for presentation of Navy Crosses by Admiral Halsey in South Pacific port. Line of sailors and officers at attention. Crew of ship cheering. Admiral Halsey speaking aboard ship. Admiral Halsey pinning Navy Cross on Commander Arnold Ellsworth True, Commander of the Destroyer USS Hammond. Presentation of Navy Cross to Commander Wallace Frederick Peterson. Presentation of Silver Star to Seaman 1st class O S Downey. Admiral Halsey leaving ship. Halsey ascending ship gangway to dock.

Date: 1942, December 7
Duration: 1 min 20 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034712