The German Auxiliary Cruiser "Thor" (Schiff 10) seeking Allied shipping targets of opportunity in the Pacific during World War 2. German Navy sailors relax on her deck. Some paint her motor launch. Several sailors in white trousers, dark jackets, and white side caps, hurry into formation where they are inspected by supervisor wearing a checkered necktie. Officers in Khaki look through binoculars as the Thors' Arado 196 float plane lands and taxis in, guided by sailor with signal flags. The pilot (possibly Flying Officer Meyer-Ahrens) is standing up in the cockpit. He reports to the bridge and exchanges salutes with Thor Captain, Kapitan-sur-Zee Günther Gumprich. Pilot discusses his flight observations with other officers. Smoke from a steaming ship seen on the horizon. An officer on the deck lights a cigar. Smoke and sound of Thor firing her 15cm deck guns. Silhouette of ocean liner SS Nankin, very low in the water. Next, life boats of the SS Nankin row toward Thor carrying passengers who climb aboard (this was on May 10, 1942). Next, the ship is seen moving in rough high seas. Smoke is seen from Thor's guns firing again, and another ship is stopped in the water. Based on profile of ship, it appears to be the Norwegian oil tanker Madrono (D/T Madrono), intercepted on July 4, 1942. Boarding party from Thor lowers away in motor launch tenders and boards the stopped ship. Sign on her says "No Smoking" in English (The Madrono was built in the UK). Armed German sailor from the Thor guards the merchant seamen on board. Glimpse of one of Thor's 15cm deck guns. Thor's sailors in German Kriegsmarine dress uniforms wave from deck, likely as ship is arriving at Japanese harbor. Japanese Naval officers board for a visit. Captain Günther Gumprich and executive officer socialize with Japanese officers. German and Japanese flags fly side-by-side. Officers and crew of German Cruiser Thor tour local sites in Japan. Two Thor sailors view Mt. Fuji.
Henry Ford and Will Rogers converse, with Edsel Ford beside them, seated in stands at the baseball World Series, at Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan. Henry Ford escorts a group of visitors for a tour of Ford Assembly plant in Dearborn, Michigan. Number of cars lined up for display. People watch from glass window. Man stands next to one of the Ford vehicle.
United States Navy Dirigible Los Angeles (ZR-3, and originally LZ-126) attached to a mooring tower, at Ford Airport, Dearborn, Michigan.. Views down the length of the flying airship Los Angeles with 'US Navy' written on it in large letters, and "Los Angeles" on it in smaller letters near the tail. Huge crowd gathered at base of the tower.
Testing of 3-ton M1918 tanks built by Ford run an obstacle course lay out on an open field behind residential area. Military and civilian officials observe as tanks cross gullies and climb earth banks. One of the tanks overturns in gully and another one fails to scale a mound of mud. Military officials gather to observe the overturned tank. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
World War 1 U.S. Army tanks built by Ford run an obstacle course lay out on an open field behind residential area. Military and civilian officials observe as 3-ton M1918 tanks cross gullies and climb earth banks. Tank knocks down posts embedded on ground, crosses railroad tracks and fails to scale sharply graded bank on mud. Military officials gather to take a look at the tank. View of residential houses in the background. Tanks along with their drivers lined up for inspection during World War I.
Industrial crane in operation on bank of river at Ford Motor Plant in Michigan. A number of Ford plant buildings. Vehicles driven in front of the buildings.
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