The U.S. Aircraft Carrier, USS Langley (CV-1) going through the Gaillard Cut of the Panama Canal with many aircraft parked on her deck. In different sequence, aircraft are seen taking off and landing on the deck of the Langley. Complete change of scene shows launching of the USS Saratoga (CV-3) at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation shipyard in Camden, New Jersey. The USS Saratoga is christened with a bottle of champagne and slides down the ways into the river. Views from the deck of the Saratoga as she proceeds down the ways.
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt's vacation cruiser USS Houston underway at Panama Canal in Cristobal, CZ. Roosevelt emerges out of his cruiser and takes salute of thousands of troops assembled at the dock area. Troops fire artillery in President's honor.
World War II U.S. light cruiser in Panama. Light cruiser moves towards loading docks in U.S. Tugboats on both sides of the ship. Shells being loaded in magazine or ammunition storage area of the ship. Men bring food supplies. Light cruiser underway at sea. Secondary battery crew make practice runs with a dual purpose gun. Facilities aboard a ship like a drug store below the deck of the ship, barber shop, service store, machine shop for repair, food being prepared in kitchen. Ship at Panama Canal. Ship underway at sea.
Canal Zone in Panama. United States Army soldiers play golf at Amador Gold Club with Panama City and harbor in the background. A number of soldiers enjoy golf at the club at Fort Amador. Soldiers try to score a hole.
Canal Zone in Panama. A United States Air Rescue Sikorsky H-5 helicopter with 'Rescue' written on it lifts off at Albrook Air Force Base in Panama. Helicopter hovers around and lands back at the base.
Canal Zone in Panama. United States airmen play a doubles game of tennis on a court at the Albrook Air Force Base in Panama. Buildings and palm trees in the background.