United States 5th Air Force transport service in Port Moresby, New Guinea during World War II. Aerial view of ships harbored near Port Moresby. A sign board reads "Air Transport Enquiries Here, Refreight and Passage on Flying Boat". GIs get off a truck ambulance and are weighed on freight scales outside air terminals. A GI on a stretcher is transfered into a small boat at Port Moresby then moved out to a British Short S 23 Empire "C" Class flying boat. Passengers and baggage loaded into the aircraft. Mountains in the background.
United States 5th Air Force transport service in the South West Pacific theater during World War II. View of a camp area: Two long thatched roof buildings with a flag flying atop a tall pole. United States Army Air Force C47 Skytrain military transport aircraft parked on a field. A C47 Skytrain aircraft named 'Flamingo' taxis on the field. Mountains in the background. Two C47 Skytrain aircraft are refueled. GIs get ready to move out. They refuel a C47 Skytrain aircraft and load a large aircraft engine into the aircraft.
Demonstration of survival techniques in tropical rain forests in the Philippines. An airman demonstrates techniques to move in rapids: the airman floats in whitewater in a stream using a raft. To move in less violent rapids face forward. In violent rapids one should relax and float with the water current. To cross rapids in a narrow running stream a handrail should be used. An airman ties up wooden sticks to each other and builds a handrail. He holds it and crosses a stream and canals. An airman demonstrates how to tie a slip knot which enables one to release his bag and swim freely during an emergency.
Demonstration of survival techniques in tropical rain forests in the Philippines. An airman demonstrates techniques to negotiate in river jams: The airman uses a hollow stem as a breathing tool in the river. He uses leaves and vegetation as a camouflage device while crossing the river. The airman can negotiate with large jams and waterfalls using quick release pack, handrails or other safety devices.
Demonstration of survival techniques in tropical rain forests in the Philippines. United States Air Force Captain Jim Holt demonstrates evacuation techniques : Jim sits on a sleeping platform. He sees a rescue helicopter in flight over the forest. He quickly arranges wood and lights a fire to give a smoke indication. He waves at rescue personnel.
Memorial services for the U.S. Navy nuclear fast attack submarine Thresher (SSN-593) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard,United States. Dignitaries gathered at the U.S. Navy submarine Squalus (SS-192) Memorial. Large crowd gathered at the yard to watch the memorial ceremony. Large crowd assembled around USS Squalus Memorial. Dependents of the deceased arrive for the ceremony.
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