U.S. Naval fleet in the Pacific Ocean during the Battle of Santa Cruz Island in World War 2. Deck crewmen gather near U.S. Navy SBD Dauntless aircraft, with damaged tail, and push it aft on flight deck of USS Enterprise (CV-6). Flight deck crews begin respotting aircraft on the deck. Smoke rising from an enemy bomb strike aft. The carrier taking evasive action, as shown in its wake. Smoke-covered flight deck aft and section personnel falling to prone position as enemy aircraft strafe the ship. Tracers seen across the deck. Enterprise antiaircraft guns firing and puffs of black smoke from flak filling the sky. Some of the ship's antiaircraft guns firing level at Japanese aircraft attacking low over the water. An attacking Japanese airplane makes sharp climb behind the Enterprise, which continues evasive maneuvers in the water. Heavy cruiser USS Portland (CA-33) visible astern of Enterprise.
United States Army Air Forces aircraft at an airbase in the United States during World War 2. Airplanes parked. Nose of P-47 Thunderbolt. Names on the names of various P-47 aircraft, including "Spittin Maggie", "Coleen", "Honey Chile", "Ginnia 367" and "Hattie Hawgmeat" written on the planes. A man standing near a P-47.
British warship anchored in port during World War 2. Sailors, wearing steel helmets, on the bridge of the ship. Large direction finder, with antennae attached, rotates on the superstructure of the ship. Below decks, a crewman plots information on a board. He wears a steel helmet with "RLS Berry" written on it. British Navy Lieutenant speaks into microphone. A crewman looking at pelorus instrument. Other crewmen ostensibly watch enemy actions through binoculars. Man looking out from crow's nest. The background shows several ships in a major port, with substantial buildings lining the waterfront.
Auction at home of American actress Joan Bennett in the United States during World War 2. People gather outside the house of the actress. A woman at a podium. She addresses the people. A banner behind the woman reads "AWVS" (American Women's Voluntary Services). The AWVS organization gives the auction. Several show biz personalities seated among the guests. Auctioneer selling the goods. Servicemen and civilians in the garden of the house. Army officer dancing. Serviceman eating at tables in the background. Three musicians playing different musical instruments. Auctioneer Pat O' Brien at work. Exterior of the house. Vehicles parked in front of the house. People getting out of the cars. Sign on the house reads: 'Joan Bennett AWVS Auction Tea'.
United States aircraft in flight over the Philippines during World War II. Aerial view of Luzon island. Ships of the Japanese fleet maneuver, below, taking evasive actions. United States Navy SB2C Helldiver aircraft flying in formation. Aerial views of land, including a town at a crossroads and an island. An Essex class aircraft carrier underway at sea.
View of 2 long parallel lines of American men in civilian clothing, carrying suitcases, and arriving at a U.S. Army training camp in the United States during World War 1. The new recruits or draftees heading into camp. Next scene shows a large field area filled with newly uniformed American soldiers. An officer stands on a platform above the soldiers. The soldiers all take seats on the ground for an address. The officer addresses the soldiers. The soldiers stand again at the end of the address.
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