Canal Zone in Panama. United States Air Rescue Sikorsky H-5 helicopter prepares to take off at Albrook Air Force base in Canal Zone, Panama. Rotor blades of the helicopter rotate and it lifts off.
Canal Zone in Panama. United States Air Rescue SA-16 plane taxis along the runway at Albrook Air Force Base in Panama. Plane takes off with hills in the background.
During joint practice missions, British Vampire Jet aircraft makes a low pass over the angled deck of the American aircraft carrier, USS Antietam (CVA-36). Following that, one or more Vampire jet aircraft make a series of touch and go landings on the Antietam.
British Royal Navy de Havilland Vampire jet aircraft makes an arrested landing on the American Aircraft Carrier, USS Antietam (CVA-36). Sailors clear the arresting gear and surround the aircraft momentarily. Next, the aircraft is seen ready for takeoff. The aircraft tilts forward as the pilot applies power, holding the brakes. Upon signal from Carrier Yellow Shirt crew member, the pilot releases his brakes and commences his takeoff roll. Brief view of British Naval officers conversing on the deck of the USS Antietam.
A fierce storm in Atlantic causes water to break over the dykes in Holland leading to a severe flood in West Europe. Houses submerged in water, people flee the flooded area. Men row boat across the flooded area. A wrecked car floats on water.
Aftermath of a C-124 plane crash in Japan that killed 129 United States servicemen. Policemen carry dead bodies on litter. People throng around the plane wreckage as rescue operations continue. Dead bodies covered with clothes lined up in a field.
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