Flight deck operations aboard USS Lexington (CV-16) in the Pacific during World War 2. A dozen U.S. Navy F6F-3 Hellcats of VF-16 taxi along the flight deck with canopies open. One F6F passes overhead with landing gear down. (Note: This is near the end of VF-16's tour aboard the Lexington. The planes look worn, with paint touched up in spots and their squadron "Fighting Airedales" insignia barely visible.)
United States 1st Infantry Division patrol for German parachutists in Belgium (near Eupen) during World War II. A captured German parachutist, standing upon hood of a jeep, shows a new type of shoe worn by German Army. Squadron from United States 1st Infantry Division,18th Regiment, 3rd Battalion, K Company, form patrol and search woods where German paratroopers landed.
United States 1st Division troops flush out the German paratroopers in South of Eupen, Belgium during World War II. A soldier watches through binoculars. Squadron from United States 1st Division, 18th Infantry, 1st Battalion, M Company, search woods for German paratroopers. A soldier in woods loads rifle BAR. The soldiers move in a wooded area.
United States 1st Division troops flush out the German paratroopers in South of Eupen, Belgium during World War II. A soldier of squadron from United States 1st Division, 18th Infantry, 1st Battalion, M Co. examines an abandoned parachute packing case and white cap in woods.
United States 1st Division flush out the German paratroopers in South of Eupen, Belgium during World War II. A soldier of squadron from United States 1st Division, 18th Infantry,1st Battalion, M Co. sets up 30 caliber light machine gun at edge of fire break. Soldiers advance across an open field and enter woods. The soldiers load rifles and move into action.
Aerial view of Japanese island base with wing tip of plane in view. Aerial view of two small ships at sea, one of them on fire. Side view of T-6 fighter in flight. Aerial view of entire island followed by closer view showing smoke coming from structure near beach. T-6 airplane lands on aircraft carrier. Water sprayed on deck of aircraft carrier as a U.S. Navy Crossing the Line Ceremony begins. Court of King Neptune assembled on deck. Pollywogs run a gauntlet on deck during hazing ritual as they become Shellbacks. A sailor laughs as he displays the outlandish haircut he has received as part of the ceremony.
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