A rack of Sidewinder missiles come up on the flight deck of United States Navy ship Bon Homme Richard in waters off California. Ordnance men move missiles across on a bomb sled to an FJ-3 aircraft of U.S. Navy Squadron VF-211 (Red Checkertails). Tail code "G" of Carrier Group 21 is also seen on an aircraft. Missiles being loaded under the wing of the aircraft.
United States Navy FJ-3 aircraft of U.S. Navy Squadron VF-211 (Red Checkertails) loaded with Sidewinder missiles under their wings sit on catapults ready for take off from aircraft carrier, USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) in waters off California. They display tail code "G" of Carrier Group 21. They are catapulted, one after the other. Another FJ-3 sets up on the port catapult and is launched.
United States Navy FJ-3 aircraft,with folded wings, loaded with Sidewinder missiles parked on port catapult of USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) in waters off the California coast. The aircraft is from U.S. Navy Squadron VF-211 (Red Checkertails) and displays tail code "G" of Carrier Group 21. Flight deck personnel around the aircraft. With wings unfolded, the aircraft is catapulted from the carrier. Vapor from the catapult is seen after the aircraft is launched.
United States Navy FJ-3 aircraft of U.S. Navy Squadron VF-211 (Red Checkertails) being towed by a yellow tractor up the deck of the carrier, USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) in waters off coast of California. The aircraft displays "G" tail code of Carrier Group 21. In background is a McDonnell F2H-2P Banshee aircraft with tail code "PP" from composite squadron VC-61. FJ-3 plane armed with sidewinder missiles on underside of folded wings. Plane being towed to port catapult and parked on the deck.
Views of United States Army war games in Louisiana early in World War II period. 1st Armored Division soldiers on tanks, jeeps, and motorcycles advancing. Views of artillery fire and machine guns. A-20 aircraft in flight overhead.
United States Army War games at Louisiana early in World War II. General George C Marshall observing red and blue Armies during war games. Infantry crossing stream, artillery firing. Bombers overhead attacking and mock tank battle can be seen. Infantry under cover of smoke screen.
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