Weapons captured by American troops during the Vietnam War. A 57 mm anti aircraft gun is fired and flakes burst in the sky. The anti aircraft gun is fired at night. A sign reads ' Air Force system Command Liaison officer at sea '. An insignia.
C-130 aircraft and crew, employed in Project Combat Trap/Commando Vault to drop outsized bombs to create helicopter landing zones in the jungle, during the Vietnam War. Pilot seen in left seat at the controls of a C-130 aircraft in flight. Closeup of the navigator peering into a shielded radar scope, and making measurements on a chart with a pair of compasses. Camera pans over pilot to forward view out the cockpit window. Closeup of the pilot at the controls. Screen of a plan position indicator (PPI) radar images being painted by revolving scan on the scope. Closeup of the copilot in the right seat. Loadmaster in the cabin holding radar beacon.
Cockatoos birds perform stunts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The birds on a miniature giant wheel as one of them operates it to demonstrate the way they used to entertain Allied soldiers in France during World War I. The birds enjoy a merry go round ride. They climb up and down a ladder. A bird hoists an American flag.
Anti-war groups hold a moratorium march in Washington D.C., United States. Peace activists and peace demonstrators outside Department of Justice building in Washington D.C. A boy on a pedestal. Policemen lined up during the rally. A number of people on a platform as they take pictures. A girl sits on the pedestal. People outside an official building. People with banners bearing names around their neck. A banner reads 'Free all political prisoners'. People walk towards the U.S. Capitol.
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.
Admiral Nimitz and Admiral Halsey in conversation, aboard a U.S. ship. Scenes of U.S. battle at sea, against Japanese forces during Philippine campaign of World War II. U.S. assault troops boarding landing boats. Japanese aircraft carriers launching Kamikaze aircraft. U.S. navy ships defending with antiaircraft fire. Carrier crew fighting fire after being struck by Kamikaze. U.S. aircraft crash landing on carrier deck. Japanese Kamikazes successfully striking U.S. aircraft carriers. Clip shows many incoming Kamikaze aircraft with many being hit and landing in ocean, and other striking US Navy ship targets.
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