USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) painted in camouflage measure 33 design 10a, underway in Manila Bay, Philippines, during World War 2. United States Navy TBF Avenger torpedo bombers circle above the USS Ticonderoga. An SB2C Helldiver lands on the deck of USS Enterprise (CV-6). An FM-2 Wildcat attempts to land on a CVL, overshoots, and hits an FM-2 parked on the forward flight deck. It shears off a wing of the parked plane, and tumbles into the ocean.
Filipinos welcome Douglas MacArthur in Manila on 10th Anniversary of Independence. Large crowds of civilians standing on either side of the road. Motorcade of Douglas MacArthur, American General and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army, arrives on the 10th Anniversary of Independence. A large gathering of Filipinos welcome General MacArthur. General MacArthur walks with other officers. Photographers take pictures in the foreground. General MacArthur places a wreath on a grave and pays respect. The General speaks at the dais. A large crowd gathered.
U.S. Generals at U.S. Army Headquarters at Fort Santiago in Manila, Philippines in 1939. Boat at a beach and Fort Santiago in the background. General Grant in his office at Fort Santiago with General Staff Officer Colonel Edward de Armond
United States 31st Infantry Regiment is seen performing drills in Manila, Philippines prior to U.S. entry into World War II. Troops of the 31st Infantry Regiment march through Fort Santiago (HXVC+M5V, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila). Troops engaged in Infantry drills, marches, and bayonet practice. Walled city of Manila in the background, including views of San Juan de Dios Chapel dome (HXRH+R52, Real St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila), Puerta del Parian, and San Francisco Church.
Japanese air attack on U.S. Task Force ships off the coast of Leyte, Philippines during World War II. Japanese plane falls, crashes in water. Many small crafts lay smoke screen. Two Japanese plane crash in water. One crashes into LCI (Landing Craft, Infantry). Wounded U.S. soldiers in LCM (Landing Craft, Mechanized) alongside ship. U.S. gun crew fire antiaircraft gun aboard destroyer. Bombs burst near ship. Two burning Japanese planes, one crashes into LCI.
U.S. Task Force ships off the coast of Leyte, Philippines during World War II. Wounded U.S. soldiers are transferred in LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) alongside ship. LCI (Landing Craft, Infantry) lays smoke screen. Small crafts lay smoke screen and smoke pots in area. Smoke pots on water. 20MM gun crew at stations. LCVP approaches, lays smoke.
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