XSM-64 stands vertically on the launch-stand. The missile uses two chambered liquid fuel engine. As the missile is test-fired thrust of the missile shakes the stand. The missile moves in parabolic path. A trail of fire at tail end of the missile is seen as the missile is fired. Engine ejects as missile approaches downwards.
The 10th Annual Washington International horse race at Laurel Racecourse (Route 198 & Racetrack Road Laurel, MD 20725) in Maryland. A shot from starter's gun begins the horse race. Horses gallop fast on the racecourse. Nearly 31,000 people gather to watch the race. Two horses run close towards finish. Kelso with Eddie Arcaro up finishes second. The Venezuelan horse finishes third, prior to the Russian horse. The race is won by T.V. Lark in a record period of 2.26.50 minutes. Women in the crowds cheering after T.V. Lark won the race. The prize for winner is 70 thousand dollars.
Damage to superstructure of the high speed transport ship USS Register near Okinawa. The damage caused as a result of a Japanese kamikaze A6M zero fighter plane attack. Views of the toppled kingpost which the plane struck, and which subsequently crashed over #3 40MM gun (remains of it are shown). Welders cut away wreckage of kingpost and hoists. Section of mast bent over 40 mm gun mount. Fueling operations alongside. (World War II period).
Two marines are sitting on rocks during battle of Saipan, in World War 2. One has bandages on his right forearm. The other is applying dressing to the wounded marine's right shoulder. The wounded marine holds the bandage in place with his hand, while the other unrolls adhesive tape, and uses it to secure the bandage.
Detachment of the 24th Field Artillery in Philippines. Soldiers ride horses on the street. Other soldiers march. Houses and trees along the sides of the street. High altitude view of the vehicles passing on the street amidst a mountainous area.
Australian prisoners of war rescued after sinking of the Rakuyo Maru, a Japanese prison ship carrying them at sea near the Philippines, during World War II. Survivors afloat on parts of wreckage. Crew members on USS Sealion (SS-315) and USS Pampanito (SS-383) helped the survivors to deck of their submarines. Survivors adrift with life belt. They are pulled aboard the ship with the help of a rope.
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