Combat action and general deck activities aboard USS Hancock CV19 in the Pacific Ocean during World War 2. U.S. F6F Hellcat Fighter plane lands on the deck of the USS Hancock CV19. It is soon surrounded by a large number of deck crew who eventually line up along its wings and manually fold them. The then turn the propeller to desired position for parking the aircraft.
USS Yorktown also called 'Fighting Lady' underway in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. American flag flies from the gaff. U.S. Navy F6F aircraft with a pilot in the cockpit in the foreground. Pilot waves and climbs out of the cockpit.
Invasion of Iwo Jima, Japan by the first assault wave of United States during World War II. Aircraft in flight over Mt. Suribachi. Explosions occur on summit as bombs explode. U.S. Navy F6F aircraft in flight. LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) close to the Iwo Jima shore. Mount Suribachi in the background. LCI fires at the coast. Smoke rises from the coast.
The U.S. Air Force F-84-F Thunderstreak aircraft preflight inspection, United States. Pilot in the cockpit as he checks papers for write-ups. Pilot checks inverter and batteries in the cockpit. Pilot uses cockpit ladder and gets down, walks towards nose of an aircraft. Pilot inspects nose and landing gear of the aircraft. He checks ground wire at tire of the aircraft. Air pressure gauge being checked. Pilot examines aircraft for security. Pilot checks gun deck covers and pylon tanks.
The F-84-F Thunderstreak aircraft preflight inspection, United States. Center of fuselage section of aircraft with a stimulator gauge. Pilot sits under the right wing to inspect the wheel well. He inspects tires under right wing. Landing light in operation. Pilot examines wing of aircraft. Pilot checks for hydraulic system under fuselage section of the aircraft. Fuel tank being examined by pilot. Pilot looks at tail of an aircraft. Pilot walks around and inspects various sections of an aircraft. Wing-flaps being inspected by a pilot. Pilot checks wheels of an aircraft and pylon tank. Pilot checks for fuel supply and inspects air refueling door.
U.S. Air Force F-84-F Thunderstreak aircraft undergoes preflight inspection, United States. Pilot opens up fuel tank cover and works on it. He moves towards rear of canopy and checks for damage. Pilot climbs into the canopy and makes a thorough check.
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