United States Military lands at Aleutian Islands in Alaska to prepare a new base for its bombers to bomb Japanese positions, during World War II. U.S. soldiers in ships, boats and landing tractors land on the Aleutians. Soldiers unload materials from the boats. Soldiers try and put up tents fighting chill winds. General Lloyd E. Jones, in charge of the operation. Soldiers from a post watch the sea.
The Annual Aquaplane Derby from 44 miles at sea to Hermosa Beach in Catalina Island, California. Boats and surfers behind them surf in the sea. Various participants surf on the sea waves. Spectators at the beach watch the race closely and cheer for the participants. Victorious Frank Rodacker stands near the surf board surrounded by spectators and holds his fractured hand by neck cloth.
Official visitor talks to Officer and shows identification to him . They board the boat called 'Warden Johnston' and speak to the officers as they take down notes. Boat sails across the San Francisco Bay in California. As the boat nears an island a chimney and a tin roofed building with ALCATRAZ written on it is seen.
Newsreel clip titled "Chicago Cubs Head For Pennant Year With Lofty Hopes.' Shows Cubs at spring training camp in 1941 at Catalina Island California. Team runs around baseball field situated near mountains and houses, seen in the background. Close ups of team manager Jimmie Wilson, holding catcher's glove. Shots of Hall of Fame pitcher Dizzy Dean on pitching mound, showing young boy how to throw. Shots of Cubs players warming up their arms. Dean (#22) seen throwing to Wilson in batting cage. Pitcher Larry French (no cap) seen throwing to Cub batter who takes a weak swing. Unidentified player throws pitch to outfielder Dom Dallessandro (#31). Player slides into second base as Billy Herman (#4) practices double play. Players hold bats in mock firing position. (World War II period).
United States B-17 and B-24 bombers loaded with bombs to be dropped over Japanese position in Aleutian Island during World War II. Planes take off and drop bombs over Japanese position and return after the air strike.
Chicago Cubs warm up at their training camp at Catalina Island, California.
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