French soldier recruits on the firing range during World War 1. Two recruits stand as instructors explain operation of the French Lebel rifles set up on rigid tripod stands. Other soldiers stand outside a wall and fire rifles through its openings at targets on the other side, simulating defense of from inside a building. Officer and soldier examine bullet holes in a large target. (WWI. WW1)
The Battleship USS Colorado, practicing for the invasion of Tarawa, during World War 2. Gunnery officer outside on a bridge walkway wearing headset and speaking into a microphone. The 16-inch/45 main guns of the battleship USS Colorado, BB-45, seen rotating into starboard firing positions. The Colorado fires her 16 inch guns alternating turrets and barrels.
Rescue operations by a destroyer in rescuing downed a pilot in United States. An officer watches through the binoculars. Destroyer at the sea. Sailor points at the pilot in the sea. The commanding officer orders the swimmer to get into the water to rescue the pilot. A rescue sling tied along the swimmer's waist and he lowers in the water. Other swimmer ready for the help.
Rescue operations by a destroyer in rescuing downed a pilot in United States. Pilot in the sea. Swimmer arrives nearby the pilot. Parachute of the pilot in the sea. The swimmer attaches the rescue rope with the pilot and carries him. The sailors pull the rope. The pilot safely boards on to the ship. The rope again lowered and the swimmer boards the ship.
Techniques used by a destroyer in rescuing downed a pilot in United States. Pilot in the sea. The sailors pull the rescue line attached to pilot to help him board the ship. The parachute attached to the pilot. Another rescue line lowered in the sea and the parachute lifted separately.
Techniques used by a motor whale boat of a Navy Destroyer in rescuing downed a pilot with parachute attached. The commanding officer watches through the binoculars. A sailor near the officer talks on the radio. The rescue team on a whale boat at sea with all rescue equipment. Pilot in the sea. The swimmer leaves the boat and enters the sea. The sailors lift the parachute attached to the pilot with the help of a rescue line. The swimmer carries the pilot with him and the other sailors lifts him up on the boat.
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