U.S. Marine Corp UH 34D takes off from deck of the USS Spiegel Grove (LSD 32) while underway in the Atlantic supporting the Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission. Deck crew plugs in auxiliary power unit to assist start of the helicopter. Crewman removes the unit after start, and the helicopter takes off.
Deck crew of USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) move a U.S. Marine Corps UH 34D helicopter to takeoff position on the deck. They plug in auxiliary power and unfold helicopter tail and main rotor blades. Engine starts and rotors turn. Signal Officer uses paddles to direct chock removal and the helicopter takes off. These operation are in support of NASA Mercury-Atlas 7 space mission.
U.S. Marine Corp UH 34D helicopter rapidly approaches stern of the USS Spiegel Grove (LSD 32) for landing, while underway in Atlantic supporting NASA Mercury-Atlas 7 orbital mission. Landing Signal Officer uses paddles to guide pilot during landing.
Three U.S. Marine Corp UH 34D helicopters from the USS Spiegel Grove (LSD 32) are viewed from a fourth one while engaged in practice maneuvers while underway to support the Mercury-Atlas 7 NASA orbital mission. Views of helicopters in formation and the USS Spiegel Grove underway in calm seas.
The USS Vicksburg (CL-86) in camouflage paint, is seen still in the water, providing support with her 5 inch and 6 inch guns during the invasion of Okinawa in World War 2. Views of American dive bombers striking Japanese targets nearby, inland. As the camera follows the diving planes, it gives closeup of the superstructure of the Vicksburg.
An amphibious vehicle (DUKW number 284) carrying U.S. wounded from Okinawa battlefield during World War 2. It ties up to a Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) aka Higgins boat, from the Attack Transport, USS Callaway (APA-35). Coast Guardsmen in the Higgins boat work with crew of the DUKW to transfer the wounded to their boat. The next sequence shows the Higgins boat tied up to the USS Callaway and wounded being tranported aboard on stretchers. The Callaway deck is fulled with troops and equipment, some of which is being moved by cranes, to a landing craft at her side. Another transport ship is seen in the background, and several U.S. Navy warships in the distance.
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