United States Navy FJ-3 aircraft of U.S. Navy Squadron VF-211 (Red Checkertails) being towed by a yellow tractor up the deck of the carrier, USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) in waters off coast of California. The aircraft displays "G" tail code of Carrier Group 21. In background is a McDonnell F2H-2P Banshee aircraft with tail code "PP" from composite squadron VC-61. FJ-3 plane armed with sidewinder missiles on underside of folded wings. Plane being towed to port catapult and parked on the deck.
United States Navy FJ-3 of Navy Fighter Squadron, VF-211 (Red Checkertails) lands on the deck of USS Bonhomme Richard (CV-31) off the California coast, as she is preparing for deployment to the Western Pacific. The aircraft has two sidewinder missiles attached under its wings. Red shirt ordnance men attach cover over one of the missiles, and remove electric leads. Missile being removed from plane's bomb rack and put on a sled onto bomb elevator and is lowered down. Missile placed on plane launcher and cover from missile nose being removed. Flash light test conducted on the missile nose. Pilot gives thumbs up signal to flight deck. Plane takes off from the deck of the ship.
A tug pulls an FJ-3M of Navy Squadron VF-211 (Red Checkertails) along the deck of the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) in waters off California. Another FJ-3M, of the squadron, is towed along the deck. Tail code "G" of Carrier Group 21 is clearly seen on the aircraft. Vews of underside of aircraft where Sidewinder missile is affixed. Two safety tags are shown, labeled 'Remove before take off."
Ordnance men around bomb elevator on the deck of the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) in waters off California. Elevator comes up with missile on a sled. Men remove guard chains and take the sled from the elevator. Aircraft seen in background carries markings of U.S. Navy Squadron VF-211 (Red Checkertails).
A horse race at Santa Anita Park in California. View of large crowd to watch the horse race. View of racing horses. A jockey falls while riding a horse. Crowd watches silently, concerned. The race continues. Crowds clapping and cheering. Candy Spots racehorse wins the race. Another horse race at Hialeah Park in Florida. View of crowd and racing horses. Never Bend racehorse wins the race.
View of Alcatraz Island located in middle of San Francisco Bay in California which served as a Federal prison. View of empty cells from where prisoners are removed. Reporters and cameramen roam through the corridors and cell blocks of 'The Rock' or Alcatraz. Few prisoners left on Alcatraz are taken to boat for transferring them to other Federal penitentiaries.
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