Wright Air Development Center in Ohio, United States. United States F-84 F aircraft with nose attachment for air to air hook up with B-36. Aircraft moves into position for aerial hook up with B-36 aircraft. Planes get hooked up. F-84 F plane attached under side of B-36 aircraft and attached to its bomb bay.
Explosions occur in the ocean. A Japanese Judy or Yokosuka D4Y aircraft bursts and cranes into the sea and smoke rises. Guns on board a United States ship. Judy pursued by F6F aircraft. United States F6F aircraft crashes into the sea about 1000 yards off stern. An explosion occurs with ships in the background.
Fire and smoke rises from flight deck of USS Midway after F9F Panther's crash on landing. Fire fighters try to extinguish fire. F9F Panther aircraft parts scattered on the deck. Crane lifts and assembles the aircraft parts.
USS Essex (CV-9) underway in Manila Bay, Philippines during World War 2. F6F Hellcat of VF-9 flies past the Essex at low altitude for a gear check. Its landing gear is malfunctioning and can't be extended. The pilot is cleared to make a gear-up landing on the carrier. Next he is seen making a well-controlled touchdown near the beginning of the flight deck. Then the aircraft slides along the deck almost halfway, veering slightly to the right as it comes to a halt. It appears relatively undamaged except for a bent prop (and surely some underside damage). Deck crewmen rush to assist the pilot and bring fire extinguishers to bear on areas around the hot engine. An F4F, taking off during the emergency, veers off the side of the flight deck, but manages to continue safely. Meanwhile, deck crews continue to assist the pilot and safely secure the accident site.The pilot, apparently unhurt, is escorted as he walks away from the airplane.
Air-to-air refueling in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Unites Stats Navy AJ-2 Savage bomber fueling Unites Stats Navy Grumman F9F-6. Unites Stats Navy F2H-2 and F2H-3 Banshees in flight.
F-8D and F-4B aircraft in flight from Naval Air Station in Point Mugu,California. United States Navy(USN) F-8D Crusader fighter aircraft in flight. It makes a snap roll. United States Air Force(USAF) F-4B Phantom II fighter aircraft in flight leaves vapor trail. Destroyer ship underway at sea. Extreme mid section of the ship between stacks. Destroyer with United States Navy Asroc (Anti Submarine Rocket) launcher.
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