Formation of P-47s from the 66th Fighter Squadron heading out on a mission. Formation of P-47s from the 65th Squadron, 57th Fighter Group, returning from a mission, with one aircraft missing. The returning formation passes over several allied airfields and arrives over Alto Air Base in Corsica. Three flights of the P-47s do peel ups and execute 360 overhead landings, successively. Ground crews watch the returning aircraft as they work around P-47s parked at the Base. One P-47 makes a rough landing. Lieutenant Colonel G.O. Wymond examines Flak damage to fuselage and wing of his Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback Serial 42-27910, "Hun Hunter XIV." After post-mission debriefing by intelligence officers, pilots take a break and enjoy donuts and coffee. Red Cross truck , with woman volunteer, seen behind the pilots. Lieutenant Colonel Wymond signs a "missing in action" report. (World War II period).
Location of Saipan on an animated map. Japanese planes attack B-29 base in Saipan, Pacific Theater. Many United States B-29 bomber aircraft destroyed. Fire and heavy black smoke rises up. Troops try to extinguish fire by throwing water through buckets and hose. Japanese planes attack second time. Jeeps pass on the airfield. Wrecked and burnt planes on base. (World War II period).
Bangor Naval Submarine Base in Washington, United States. Nuclear-powered missile submarine USS Ohio (SSBN-726) arrives at the Delta Pier of Bangor Naval Submarine Base. Fireboats spew jets of water in salute as the USS Ohio approaches. 'Navy Band' blows trumpets. A man directs the band. A woman takes photographs. A huge crowd gathered to welcome the submarine. Several women laugh and wave their hands. Children smile and laugh. A child carries a toy. Several old men raise their hands. The crowd cheers. A high ranking naval officer talks to people. Sailors aboard USS Ohio. 'Navy Band, Seattle' written on a drum. A man takes photographs. United States flag raised on the submarine.
Nuclear-powered trident submarine USS Ohio (SSBN-726) arrives at the Submarine Base in Bangor, Washington, United States. A huge crowd gathered to welcome the submarine. People carry a banner. The banner reads 'Peace Through Trident....Ohio'. The submarine is docked at the Delta Pier of the submarine Base. United States flag raised on the submarine. A boat near the submarine at the port. Cameramen take photographs. A high ranking naval officer is followed by the crowd. Naval officers stand in formation. A banner on a woman's dress reads 'Peace Through Trident'.
Bangor Naval Submarine Base in Washington, United States. Nuclear-powered missile submarine USS Ohio (SSBN-726) arrives at the Delta Pier of the Submarine Base. A huge crowd gathered to welcome the submarine. Crowd seated in chairs arranged in rows. People carry books in their hands about USS Ohio. Cameramen take photographs. United States flags in the background. A Navy Rear Admiral (Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet?) gives a speech. A Captain of the USS Ohio speaks. The crowd claps and cheers. A banner on a woman's dress reads 'Peace Through Trident'. Several women stand in a group. A man gives speech. The audience applauds him.
Evacuation of civilians of Okinawa in Japan, during World War II. Civilians evacuated from a village in Okinawa, which is to be site for an air base. The civilians with their belongings move through the village. A few women carrying their belongings walk. The area in Okinawa being proposed for the air base site. Vehicles move on a path in the region. Equipment at work to clear the area. Huts in the village. Women and children beside the huts. Elderly people in the front area of the huts. Trucks moving along a road. The trucks move in a line carrying the civilians.
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