USS Thomas underway in the Philippines Sea. Smoke comes out from the engine of the ship. Cliffs in the foreground. U.S. soldiers aboard USS Thomas stand in formation. An officer trains the soldiers. They practice drill. An officer is escorted and he reviews the soldiers.
USS Essex (CV-9) underway in Manila Bay, Philippines during World War 2. F6F Hellcat of VF-9 flies past the Essex at low altitude for a gear check. Its landing gear is malfunctioning and can't be extended. The pilot is cleared to make a gear-up landing on the carrier. Next he is seen making a well-controlled touchdown near the beginning of the flight deck. Then the aircraft slides along the deck almost halfway, veering slightly to the right as it comes to a halt. It appears relatively undamaged except for a bent prop (and surely some underside damage). Deck crewmen rush to assist the pilot and bring fire extinguishers to bear on areas around the hot engine. An F4F, taking off during the emergency, veers off the side of the flight deck, but manages to continue safely. Meanwhile, deck crews continue to assist the pilot and safely secure the accident site.The pilot, apparently unhurt, is escorted as he walks away from the airplane.
Battle of Leyte in the Pacific Campaign of World War II in Philippines. A convoy of United States ships underway at sea. A convoy of Landing Ship Medium underway at sea. United States soldiers aboard the ship. Smoke rise with an explosion on land in the background.
United States crew members unload nails and lumber from C-47 Skytrain at San Pablo airstrip, Philippines during World War II. C-47 Skytrain taxis, takes off and lands.
Exterior of Saint Joseph Parish, also known as Bamboo Organ Church (1742 Quirino Ave, Las Piñas, 1742 Metro Manila), in Las Piñas City, Philippines. Trees in the foreground. Men enter the church. A man comes out of the church.
45th infantry of the U.S. Army marches in Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines in late 1920s. Soldiers ride horses. Horse-cart on the street. Trees along the sides of the street. Troops drill and march with guns. Houses in the background. Horses on the ground.
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