Men being imparted training in the United States. An instructor stands by the pool side as new recruits hold a bar along the pool wall and swim. Men play in the pool as they splash water. Recruits learn the water rescue tactics. Recruits jump into the pool.
German naval training ship Gorch Fock comes into the New York harbor. Three masted German Navy (Deutsche Marine) ship Gorch Fock underway at sea. Cadets lined up on the deck of the Gorch Fock (NATO pennant number A60). The ship comes in at the harbor. Water splashes and the ship in the background.
Recruits are seen exiting a building at the Great Lakes Training Center in World War 2. They are dressed in newly issued work uniforms and each carries his other issued gear in a large duffel bag. They load their duffel bags into an open stake truck, and gather together in front of the building. A Petty Officer Second Class steps from the building and begins placing them into formation and marching them loosely toward their barracks. A company of other recruits in white uniforms is practicing close-order drill nearby. At the barracks, the Petty Officer briefs them about Navy living, including smoking rules, sick call, how to salute, and other things.
U.S. Navy PBM Mariner aircraft during World War II. Nose of ball turret of PBM. Gunner trains 50 caliber gun. Pilot at controls in the background. ADs work on engine of PBM.
United States Army Air Forces P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane attacks ground targets in Germany during World War II P-47 Thunderbolt strafes a train. P-47 strafes German town.
U.S. Army Air Forces home front activities in U.S. during World War 2.. Animation shows air crews undergo an operational training. Air crews getting into U.S. Army Air Forces B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft. U.S. Army Air Forces AT-11 Kansas plane drop bombs. U.S. Army Air Forces P-39 Airacobra fighter planes strafe targets in water. Officer briefs crews. U.S. Army Air Forces B-26 Marauder bomber plane flies low over ground. Pilot looks through gun sight at target. U.S. Army Air Forces A-20 Havoc bomber in flight.
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