A demonstration flight of a remote control operated helicopter at United States military installation in Fort Belvoir. A Pilot seen in the cockpit of the helicopter. The Pilot does not use his hands to control the helicopter. The Pilot raises his hands up. The helicopter is operated by a remote control by a Pilot on the grounds. Several people are seated to watch the demonstration flight.
Heli-Boat Sport at Cypress Gardens in Florida. A light-weight hull seen with a helicopter like propeller. The hull is towed by a powerboat. It soars high above the water. The man in the hull has strapped in a safety belt. Water skiing is carried out under water.
United States PBY Catalina flying boat seen. U.S. flag seen. U.S. Navy PT motor torpedo boats alongside dock. Sailors working on a PT boat. PBY Catalina flying boats take off. A torpedo is slipped from a tube. Sailors cleaning 50 caliber PT guns. Officer examines torpedo and takes pressure. A 50 caliber turret seen. A Lewis Gun disassembled.
United States flag seen. U.S. Navy PT motor torpedo boats seen. Sailors on a PT boat. The PT boat approaching the dock. Man seen with phones.
A sign reads 'US Navy Sub Section Base' and insignia of PT Squadron is seen. (The mosquito insignia design was created by Disney animation studio artists for the "Mosquito Fleet" of PT boats -- squadron RON 3 stationed in the Philippines). U.S. Navy PT motor torpedo boat passing from repair dock. Man paints keel. A bridge and turret seen. United States flag seen. PT boat along the dock.
Late 20th century clip shows montage of still images from late 19th century dealing with borax. A view of Death Valley desert in United States. Deposits of borax found in the valley. Picture of San Francisco business man William T. Coleman. William Coleman invested in the borax. Mules seen carrying the cargo of borax. Twenty mule teams used to carry borax out of Death Valley, in operations by William Coleman's Company. Pictures showing the mule teams are seen.
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