Navy Task Force engaged in practice maneuvers while headed for Peleliu, Palau Islands in World War 2. Closeups of Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft, with canopies open, flying in formation,as viewed from one of the aircraft in the formation. Several of the TBFs skim the water surface in simulated torpedo runs. Two Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft in flight. A flight of three F4Fs. Close view of TBFs on downwind leg in landing pattern,abeam the Escort Carrier USS Marcus Island (CVE-77), with landing gear down and tail hooks extended.
U.S. President Herbert Hoover aboard the U.S. Battleship Arizona (BB-39) underway to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. View of ship's deck. The President's flag flies on the mainmast. The ships company take up positions across the entire superstructure of the USS Arizona forming a dramatic backdrop for a photograph with President Hoover. The President seated in a wicker chair on deck. President Hoover is brought by boat from the USS Arizona to the dock at Charlotte Amalie, the Capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands. A sailor jumps onto the dock from the boat. President Herbert Hoover is met by the Governor, Paul Pearson. Soldiers and sailors stand in attention. President Hoover gets into a car with Governor Pearson and they drive with several other cars through the streets of Charlotte Amalie, which are filled with spectators. From a gazebo-like reviewing stand, The President and the Governor watch a parade of students and various organizations.
The sea voyage of the ship Hannibal Victory from San Francisco to the Philippine Islands during World War II. The ship underway in the Pacific ocean. A sailor arrives near the smoke stack of the ship. Other sailors walking on the deck of the ship and they also arrive near the smoke stack. A map locates the Hawaiian Islands. Sailors watching the area in the foreground from the mast of the ship. They discuss amongst themselves. One of the sailors looks through a camera.
U.S. Airborne 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment paratroopers prepare for the invasion of Corregidor in the Philippine Islands during World War II. Paratroopers seated with medical supplies on Mindoro island. Soldiers pick up the medical supplies for packing. The supplies include iodine swabs, cotton absorbents and first aid. The soldiers pack these supplies into bags. A soldier carries the bags of the medical supplies and other soldiers assist him.
Introduction to Midway Island and the Battle of Midway. Scenes of U.S. Navy and Marines on Midway Island during World War 2. Map of the Pacific locates Midway and other places. U.S. Navy PBY Catalina patrol planes in flight. Pilot in the cockpit of a patrol plane. View from the sea of Midway Island. U.S. Navy PT boats in the harbor. A Catalina just landed is recovered by sailors, in swim suits,who pull it ashore on a ramp. A U.S. Marine Corps honor guard carrying Marine Corps and American flag, leads a contingent of Marines marching across a pier. Sea birds in flight and Gooney birds on the ground, on Midway Island. U.S. military personnel relaxing at sunset. One plays the song,"Red River Valley," on an accordian. Others smoke and converse. Thunder is heard from isolated storm clouds in the distance.
U.S. forces battle against the Japanese on Saipan, Mariana Islands during World War II. Animated map shows United States forces landing on Saipan. The map displays the position of a Japanese fleet and U.S. Task Force 58. View of Japanese ships being bombed and attacked by aircraft from U.S. Navy 5th fleet ships. A damaged U.S. fighter aircraft lands on an aircraft carrer ship deck at dusk with only its right landing wheel functional. It grinds to a halt without proper landing gear. Dramatic night views of battle as Japanese aircraft attack U.S. Navy warships. Sky filled with barrage of anti aircraft fire. Two Japanese aircraft are hit and are seen in flames as they crash in the sea. U.S. Marine 2nd and 4th division along with U.S. Army 27th Infantry Divisions advance on the island. Marines load and fire guns at the enemy on Saipan island. Firing on Tinian Island also begins. Transports of northern task force arrive for resupply. Animated map shows the territory acquired by U.S. forces.
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