A United States pilot climbs out of a cockpit of a Vought F4U Corsair in Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, during Pacific warfare in World War 2. A shirtless plane captain hands over the parachute of the pilot from the cockpit. A Marine signals to an aircraft. Shirtless plane captain gives signal for an aircraft to taxi in. An arm tattoo depicting an eagle with a globe and the word “Honolulu”. Two men talking outside a bungalow. Three pilots approach the two men and they started talking.
A Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft landing on a sandy airfield in Espiritu Santo during World War 2. Douglas SBD Dauntless landing. A United States pilot signals to an aircraft taxiing away. A United States Vought F4U Corsair lands, turns to park in airfield. A Vought F4U Corsair taxiing. A man runs ahead of the Vought F4U Corsair and signals to its pilot. Rear view of a group of Vought F4U Corsairs waiting in line for take-off. Group of Vought F4U Corsair aircraft taxis and take off one by one.
Baseball heroes Babe Ruth and TY Cobb square off in golfing match in Flushing New York as a charity endeavor for war effort. Two hold a golf-club and pose for camera before start of match. Hundreds of fans gather to see the two compete. Cobb plays a tea shot while Ruth waits for his turn. A World War II (WW2) Banner saying "USO deserves support of every single individual citizen" seen in background. Both players putt several holes and Ruth emerges winner. Starting form left shots of Ruth and Cobb.
United States Maritime Services trainees marching to classes on main streets of Avalon. Various views of trainees marching.
Shows Avalon dock with USMS trainees waiting to unload the T.U.Avalon. View of Cargo booms from Casino balcony. Shows Cargo booms from Casino point. Cargo handling and transfer apparatus can be seen. The boom is supported by a series of ropes. Winches and lift cranes in action. Trainees learning in Cargo boom class. Close views of trainees in Cargo boom class
Engineer D.J. Bennett prepares new Heat-Suit made of lightweight Aluminum coating fabric. The suit enables the wearer to stand at ease in a 1200-degree industrial furnace. The suit can be used for rescue operation.
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