U.S. Marines are hunkered down in sand on Eniwetok, as a shell fired by a nearby tank bursts. They then get up and follow the tank forward. Camera focuses on several Landing Vehicles, Tracked (LVT) AKA amphtracks moving across desolate landscape of broken trees and debris. Marine infantry moving across the area past an overturned vehicle and searching for remaining Japanese defenders. Two marines fire their rifles into a heap of debris. Four marines carry a wounded comrade on a litter. Others administer blood plasma to a wounded marine lying on the ground. An M3 Stuart light tank moving slowly with some marine infantry behind it. Slate is interjected reading: "Snipers are blasted from their holes." Marines are seen poking rifles into hiding places and preparing grenades for use. Grenade charges exploding.
American comedian Bob Hope arrives at the Bonriki airfield, also known as Mullinex field, during World War 2. A PBY-5A Catalina lands and taxis. Bob Hope and his USO entertainment troupe exit the plane. They are greeted by officers and men. The troupe enters jeeps. PBY-5A Catalina warms up. Stage and Navy sailor and soldier spectators for the Bob Hope show. Bob Hope and troupe in plane.
Underwater Research bell at Newport shipyard in Newport. Research bell painted in yellow on deck aboard barge. Rounded end of the research bell. Workers handle cables on deck. Two civilians converse on barge deck. Man stands next to Research bell. 'International Underwater Research Corporation' written on Research bell.
Underwater Research bell arrives at M-2 Buoy in Newport. Barge with Research Bell aboard. Research bell uplifted by sling. Workers around the barge check equipment. A Harbor Construction Provider crane lifts the Research Bell.
Underwater Research bell arrives at M-2 Buoy in Newport. Barge with Research Bell aboard. Interiors of Research Bell shows dials, switches, cables attached to equipment and microphones. Small glass window inside Research bell.
Underwater Research bell at M-2 Buoy in Newport. Divers get ready as Research Bell is hoisted over side of the barge. Divers wearing suits stand ready to dive in. Workers lower the Research Bell into water with the help of crane. Divers dive into water with an equipment in hand. Men stand in group on deck of barge. Research Bell goes into water and divers dive in along with it.
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