Salvage operations off the coast of Palomares, Spain by the United States after 1966 Palomares B-52 crash incident. Divers on a small rubber boat which is alongside a U.S. LCM (Landing Craft, Mechanized) secured to starboard side. Chief McClenny puts on his diving suit. Chief McClenny is assisted by Lieutenant Claypool. Underwater camera on the seat of the boat. The Chief regulates a valve of a scuba tank and adjusts straps. He fits tanks on his back. U.S. flag flies from a boat in the background. The Chief makes a backward dive into water from the boat. Underwater camera is handed to him by a man in the boat. Underwater diver's head bobbing on the surface of water.
A U.S. Navy officers briefing during salvage operations in Palomares, Spain by the United States after 1966 Palomares B-52 crash incident. U.S. Navy Captain Nelson steps up to a chart of Palomares, Spain. The Captain points to areas on the chart with his pencil during the briefing. The Captain leaves and a U.S. Army Major points to areas on the chart set up and continues briefing. The son of American aviator Charles Lindberg, Jon Lindberg steps up to the chart and gives his remarks as he points to areas on the chart. Captain Nelson points out various areas on the chart. U.S. Navy LCDR (Lieutenant Commander) J. B. Mooney, a submersible coordinator, steps up to the chart and points to areas with his pen. He finishes his briefing and walks off.
U.S. Air Force personnel decorated in Palomares, Spain after salvage operations of Palomares B-52 crash incident of 1966. USAF (United States Air Force) personnel lined up in their fatigues for a medal presentation at Camp Wilson. USAF officer speaks to men. USAF Major General Delmar E. Wilson presents commendation medals to his men. General Wilson pins medals on men, steps back and salutes them. General Wilson addresses men at Camp Wilson. Men break up ranks, some shake hands with each other. A large group of USAF personnel.
Salvage operations off the coast of Palomares, Spain by the United States after 1966 Palomares B-52 crash incident. Motorized Alvin craft moves through water. The coastline of Palomares in the background. Alvin moves underway on the surface. Two lines run out to Alvin which is being towed. Divers are in the water next to Alvin. U.S. personnel on the deck of a ship and Alvin being pulled towards the side of the ship. Alvin enters the flooded well deck of an LSD (Landing Ship, Dock).
Salvage operations off the coast of Palomares, Spain by the United States after the 1966 Palomares B-52 crash incident. A motorized Alvin craft enters the flooded well deck of an LSD (Landing Ship, Dock) off the coast of Palomares. Many lines are fastened to Alvin to pull in to proper position. The tail gate of the LSD rises for the closing of the well deck. A sling is lowered over Alvin. A man in the conning tower of Alvin and a man on the deck prepares to make a hook-up. Alvin in the flooded well deck. A rubber boat is alongside. A crewman jumps into the rubber boat from the deck. One man stands on the deck of Alvin. The sling is attached for hoisting Alvin out of the water. Alvin being hoisted high up into the air by the ship's crane. Several lines are extended to the left and the right to keep Alvin steady. Alvin in the air hanging from the crane hook, framed by a part of the LSD. Alvin is lowered to the deck of the LSD. A large group of men around Alvin with some holding guy lines and some looking on.
The U.S. Submarine USS Sabalo (SS-302) torpedoes the U.S. Destroyer Escort, USS Foss (DE-59) in a live fire test of new proximity fuse for MK 16 torpedo. View from above, of the Sabalo heading toward the Foss, in the Pacific Ocean, off the California coast. Slight trace of the torpedo visible as it runs toward the Foss. The torpedo hits amidship with huge explosion that breaks the Foss in two. A LIVE TORPEDO TEST BY USS SABALO SS-302 6 September 1966