+"Southampton England United Kingdom" +1945 stock footage and images

U.S. soldiers board the USS Enterprise in England, heading home from World War 2; welcomed in New York

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, CV-6, at the British port of Southampton during Operation Magic Carpet. U.S. soldiers ascend gang plank, loading onto ship as they embark on the return home voyage at the end of World War 2. The ship and the soldiers honored by the Lord Mayor of the city at the English port. Scenes from on board the ship during the transatlantic crossing back to America. Soldiers stand and walk on the open flight deck of the ship. They wave their hands. Soldiers with cups and trays receive food in ship galley. They eat food. Soldiers gathered on deck view sign on shore, "Welcome Home Well Done" as they approach New York harbor. Closeups of some smiling soldiers. Some women cheer and wave at ship as it docks in New York. Soldiers on board wave.