LCDR John S. Thach, Commander of Navy Fighting Squadron Three (VF-3) is seen flying his F4F (number: F-1) with his wingman, Lt. Edward O'Hare,who is flying F4F number F-13. They fly over Hawaii and environs, with their canopies open. Thach is seen clearly in his cockpit. A change of sequence suddenly shows O'hare flying lead, with Thach flying on his wing. There appear to be only 4 Japanese victory flags painted on O'Hare's airplane. (Note: Lt. O'Hare was the U.S. Navy's first ace, shooting down 5 Japanese aircraft, in World War 2, and was a Medal of Honor recipient.)
Memorial day services aboard USS Arizona at the Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, United States, five months after Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Flag at half mast. Arizona submerged in water, showing scars. Captain, Officers and people standing with bowed heads. U.S. Navy Admiral Francis Compton Denebrink standing aboard USS Arizona. Waves placing wreaths on deck of Arizona. They pose with the wreath. Bugler sounding taps, flag waving in the background. Arizona submerged in water, showing battle scars. USS Arizona in water, flag flying at half mast above wreckage.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, United States. Entrance to Arizona Memorial with letters above entrance 'USS Arizona memorial'. U.S. Navy Admiral Perry and staff enter the memorial from a boat landing. Guests arrive in a boat at boat landing to the Memorial. Admiral Riggs and party enter the memorial followed by the guests. Admiral W. S. Benson and Admiral Metzger arrive at boat landing and enter the memorial with guests.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, United States. Military dignitaries and civilian dignitaries arrive at the memorial in a boat. Military dignitaries arrive with guests. U.S. Navy Admiral Perry and other officers arrive at the entrance. Six U.S. Air Force Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (A4Ds) fly in formation over the area. Rear Admiral (RADM) C.A. Buchanan gives an introduction for dedication of the memorial. Civilian dignitary speaks from the podium with ships in the background. Officers, dignitaries and guests seated in chairs.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl harbor in Hawaii, U.S. Memorial during dedication. Guests aboard the memorial. Two staff officers salute as they face band on key. Guests stand before their chains on memorial. Officers and guests seated during services. Guests leave their chairs after services. Colors at half mast. Several wreaths hang from railing on Arizona Memorial. Wreaths hang from railings, another wreath floats over top of sunken Arizona. Some sections of Arizona above water. Ford Island ferry moves away from the memorial.
USS Arizona memorial at Pearl harbor in Hawaii, U.S. Memorial during dedication. USS Buchanan at anchor. Crew at quarters. U.S. Admiral Harry Felt arrives in a barge to the memorial. U.S. Navy Douglas A-4 Skyhawk flying in formation. Colors at half mast, officers and guests aboard the memorial. Parts of Arizona seen on water in the foreground. Officers and guests aboard the memorial as dedication address is being given by Congressional representative Olin E Teague.
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