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Types of mines used by a Minesweeping Boat underway off the shore of the United States is demonstrated by animation.

Demonstration of areas mined, characteristics of mines and types of mines used by a Minesweeping Boat (MSB) underway off the shore of the United States. A mine sweeping boat underway in an ocean. Animation depicts: the areas which are mined including rivers, harbors, channels, coastal waters and ocean areas. Moored mines and bottom mines are used. Moored mines are held at predetermined depth and bottom mines rest on the sea floor. Mine characteristics include contact and influence mines. Moored mines are of either type. All bottom mines are influence types which includes magnetic, acoustic, pressure or combination of these. Demonstration of damage range is shown. The United States flag flutters in wind from the mast of a ship. Modern types of minesweeper includes Ocean Minesweeper (MSO), Coastal Minesweeper (MSC), Harbor Minesweeper (MSB) and craft type used for shallow minesweeping.

Date: 1958
Duration: 3 min 17 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072322
Chaplain hands wreath made in shape of the USS Thresher to P2H aircraft crew at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard,United States.

Memorial services for the U.S. Navy nuclear fast attack submarine Thresher (SSN-593) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard,United States. Crew of a United States Navy Lockheed P2H Neptune aircraft stand in a group in front of the aircraft. Engine revs up. Plane director directs the landing of the DH43D helicopter. Chaplain removes a wreath made in shape of the U.S. Navy nuclear fast attack submarine Thresher (SSN-593) from the helicopter. The wreath is carried toward the aircraft and handed to one of the crew members of the P2H aircraft . Chaplains and member pose with the wreath. Crew member sets the wreath in the P2H aircraft for dropping over the area where the USS Thresher sank.

Date: 1963, April 15
Duration: 1 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675072419
An electrical specialist checks wires,harness connections,battery during the inspection of B-24 aircraft in the United States.

The 50-hours inspection of the ignition and electrical system of USAAF B-24 Liberator heavy bomber aircraft at an airfield in the United States. Men exercise on the field. An animated diagram of human skeleton and United States Army Air Forces B-24 Liberator heavy bomber aircraft. The B-24 heavy bomber aircraft takes off. The aircraft in flight over grasslands. The B-24 parked at the airfield. The crew members start the 50-hours inspection of ignition and electrical system of the aircraft. An electrical specialist tightens the elbow terminals and nuts of the hammering engines. The specialist checks the chamber and slides wires and makes sure they are not worn. He checks the cable for security of mounting. After inspecting all the wires and harness, the specialist checks other attachments. He examines the switch lead and removes cover from booster coil. The signals for operation test on cover plate switch board flow smoothly, so the specialist gives an 'OK' signal. During the electrical inspection: the specialist notes the operation of the battery disconnect relay. A man in the cockpit operates the battery switches. The specialist signals in the cockpit and replaces canvas covering. He checks battery insulation for proper security of connections. The specialist makes the hydrometer test with electrolytes and removes the sump and cleans it with soda water bath and neutralize acids. He checks the proper connection of accessible electrical leads and also checks the landing lights and examines the inter cooler shutters in the cockpit. The specilaist checks the generator for security of mounting and makes sure that the brushes are in good condition. He tests the oiling and cooling blast connection.

Date: 1943
Duration: 5 min 39 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072636
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson urges families to can food for use in winter in the United States.

Agriculture Secretary urges home canning in the United States. Clinton Presba Anderson,United States Secretary of Agriculture, addresses the nation and urges all families to can food for use in winter.

Date: 1945, July 26
Duration: 57 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072724
USAF F-94s Starfire interceptor aircraft in flight over radar installation during Operation Skywatch in the United States.

Operation Skywatch in the United States. A sign on a building reads 'Restricted Area'". Sentry stops two enlisted men and looks at their credentials. Three enlisted men walk on snow. Two enlisted men seated at desks. One man talks on phone. Enlisted man plots course of aircraft on the plotting board in plotting room. United States Air Force (USAF) F-94s Starfire interceptor aircraft in flight over radar installation. Radar scope in operation.

Date: 1953
Duration: 1 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675072911
USAF General Nathan Farragut Twining seated at desk speaks during 2nd Anniversary of Operation Skywatch in the United States.

2nd Anniversary Operation Skywatch in the United States. United States Air Force General Nathan Farragut Twining seated at desk. He speaks during the 2nd Anniversary of Operation Skywatch.

Date: 1953
Duration: 1 min 28 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675072912