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Japanese Kawasaki Ki-32 (Mary) aircraft operating early in World War II

Japanese armorers carry a large bomb on their shoulders and place it on the ground next to a line of other bombs at a Japanese airfield in the Pacific region, early in World War 2. A Japanese pilot, carrying a katana (samurai) sword, climbs on the wing of a Kawasaki Ki-32 (Mary) light bomber and into its cockpit. Another crew member seen getting into rear cockpit. A flight of two Kawasaki Ki-32s airborne on takeoff from an established airfield. Both aircraft display wheel pants and white stripes and star-shaped images on their tails. View of pilot in forward cockpit. Six Kawasaki Ki-32s flying in loose formation.

Date: 1941
Duration: 24 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: Japanese
Clip: 65675041083
Various types of aircraft land on flight deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Pacific, during World War II

A United States Navy aircraft carrier underway in Pacific ocean during World War 2. Numerous carrier landings are shown, involviing F6Fs, TBMs, and SB2C aircraft . There are no mishaps, and only one aircraft is seen getting a wave-off and going around. The various aircraft approach and land in a mixed sequence of the different types.

Date: 1944, October 26
Duration: 2 min 34 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675042079
Events in career of Chester W. Nimitz. Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor. Admiral takes command of U.S. Pacific Fleet

Japanese flag on a Japanese aircraft carrier. Japanese aircraft take off to attack Pearl Harbor. Squadron of Japanese aircraft in flight, and dropping bombs over Pearl Harbor. U.S. Navy ships being destroyed by Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor. Chester W Nimitz gives a brief speech when he takes command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. He shakes hand with his senior officers. Animated map depicts the Japanese and American bases. Sweeping elevated view of an American ship building dock area as many workers build new warships for World War 2. Close-up views of war production workers building ships. New ships being launched including an aircraft carrier and also the Liberty Ship SS Richard Bassett. View of interior of a U.S. Navy submarine. Officer with cigar in mouth viewing target through periscope. Shot of torpedo being fired from submarine and then view through periscope as a target ship is hit and explodes. Dramatic shot of a U.S. Navy submarine surfacing. The submarine breaks the surface and its bow shoots high into the air as it breaches and then settles to complete surfacing. Scene of United States warships firing at Japanese enemy ships, and U.S. Navy aircraft taking off for attack from aircraft carrier. Narrator indicates it is for Battle of the Coral Sea and Battle of Midway. Scene from deck of U.S. Navy ship of sky filled with flak and fire as American ships work to down a Japanese airplane. Fire on deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier after attack by a Japanese aircraft. Burning wreckage of Japanese aircraft in water close to an American Navy ship. Scenes of U.S. Navy ship guns firing and hitting Japanese aircraft that crashes into the sea. An aerial view of a Japanese airplane hit by an attacking U.S. aircraft, as seen from the American aircraft gun camera.

Date: 1942, December
Duration: 4 min 35 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042983
Events in career of Chester W. Nimitz. High level planning during World War II.

Brief view of damage to Light Cruiser, USS Birmingham (CL-62) suffered while trying to aid Light Aircraft Carrier, USS Princeton (CVL-23) which burned and exploded from Japanese bombing, on Oct. 24, 1944, in World War 2. Scene shifts to United States sailors aboard a battle ship wearing Purple Heart medals awarded following Battles of Midway and Coral Sea. Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz, commander of U.S. Navy forces and General Douglas MacArthur, commander of U.S. ground forces, look at a map on wall, and consult together. MacArthur holds his traditional corn cob pipe. Admiral Nimitz on battlefield inspection tour with Admiral William Halsey and Navy Secretary Frank Knox in Solomon Islands. American flag flutters at United States Base camp. President Roosevelt, Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur meeting at CINCPAC headquarters. Nimitz points at a map on wall. Roosevelt and MacArthur having private conversation. Admiral Nimitz hands pointer to General MacArthur, who prepares to brief the President about the final invasion of Japan. Admiral Nimitz climbs over an obstacle and sits next to President Roosevelt. Outdoor scene on Hawaii, President Roosevelt seated and Admiral Nimitz and other officers standing in relaxed gathering.

Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 15 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042984
Highlights in career of Chester W Nimitz. U.S. naval campaigns against Japanese forces during World War II.

Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz speaks to naval officers and civilians, on third anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Sailors salute as he boards a ship. Admiral Nimitz with Admiral Halsey. Fleet of The United States ships underway to attack Japanese enemy. Battleships fire guns at enemy. Rockets being fired from U.S. ships. U.S. amphibious landing at Leyte. Japanese military show their commitment to fight. U.S. Navy crews at work aboard ships preparing to engage Japanese fleet at Leyte Gulf. Heavy U.S. naval gunfire. U.S. navy aircraft take off from carrier and engage Japanese in aerial combat. U.S. aircraft bomb Japanese ships and U.S. ships defend against Japanese air attacks. Japanese survivors floating on debris and life rafts in the ocean. U.S. wounded in stretcher. Dead Americans honored at sea by their comrades in an official ceremony.

Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 9 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042985
Pre-World War II Montage of scenes about U.S. aircraft carriers from 1930s through 1941.

Historic scenes of early aircraft carrier development. Biplanes taking off and landing on the USS langley (CV-1). The launching of the USS Lexington (CV-2). View on flight deck of the Lexington. The carrier underway. Antiaircraft guns on the ship. View, from a ship, of the USS Lexington and a battleship in the distance. Closeup of the USS Langley (CV-1). Crew boarding the USS Hornet prior to her commissioning just before World War 2. View from Hornet's forward elevator as it rises from hangar deck up to flight deck. Entire ship's company, officers, sailors, and marine detachment, on deck in dress uniforms on flight deck during Hornet's commissioning ceremony in October, 1941. Sailors on shore wave as the USS Hornet leaves the harbor. Brief view of American carriers Lexington, Ranger, Yorktown, and Enterprise in line ahead in 1940, followed by view of Lexington.

Date: 1941
Duration: 2 min 43 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: Spanish
Clip: 65675054240