Activities of the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, United States during World War 2. The foremast of USS Arizona (BB-39) is dismantled, five months after the ship was sunk at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack of December 7, 1941. Men working on the ship. Blow torches being used in the dismantling of the foremast.
During World War 2, while stationed at NAS Kaneohe, Hawaii, U.S. Navy F4Fs of Fighting Squadron Three (VF-3) are seen making a series of attack passes for a camera mounted in an airplane in flight. They demonstrate attack maneuvers singly and in pairs.
Lieutenant Edward O'Hare, the U.S. Navy's first ace fighter pilot of World War 2, is seen flying his F4F aircraft (number: F-13). Felix-the-Cat logo of the Navy Fighting Squadron Three (VF-3) is seen on his airplane, but only 4 Japanese victory flags are visible below his cockpit. Another F4F (number F-1) appears,flown by Lieutenant Commander John S. Thach, Commander of VF-3. Thach is flying with his canopy open. The VF-3 logo and 3 Japanese victory flags are painted on his airplane. With Thach in the lead, O'Hare maneuvers into the left wing position.
Activities of the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, United States during World War 2. Removal of the foremast of USS Arizona's wreck in Pearl Harbor. Men work on the ship. U.S. flag flutters from the flag pole on the ship.
Memorial day services aboard USS Arizona at the Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, United States, five months after Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Flag at half mast. Arizona submerged in water, showing scars. Captain, Officers and people standing with bowed heads. U.S. Navy Admiral Francis Compton Denebrink standing aboard USS Arizona. Waves placing wreaths on deck of Arizona. They pose with the wreath. Bugler sounding taps, flag waving in the background. Arizona submerged in water, showing battle scars. USS Arizona in water, flag flying at half mast above wreckage.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, United States. Entrance to Arizona Memorial with letters above entrance 'USS Arizona memorial'. U.S. Navy Admiral Perry and staff enter the memorial from a boat landing. Guests arrive in a boat at boat landing to the Memorial. Admiral Riggs and party enter the memorial followed by the guests. Admiral W. S. Benson and Admiral Metzger arrive at boat landing and enter the memorial with guests.
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