U.S. Navy pollywogs leaning down, their heads down on the deck of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) during traditional crossing the line initiation ceremonies. Showing many of the Pollywogs being initiated. Shellbacks walking around flight deck in various attires as the ship crosses the equator and initiation of the Pollywogs in effect. Shellbacks looking on with their sand filled canvas clubs as the Pollywogs crawl along on their hands and knees being hit gently as they move between the Shellbacks. Looking out over the Shellbacks and Pollywogs on the flight deck. Aircrafts in background. Pollywogs being initiated.
Two U.S Navy officers of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) looking on at the initiation during crossing the line ceremonies. Pollywogs being hosed down with fire hose. The initiation taking place on the flight deck. Pollywogs crawling along in a single file on the flight deck. Their subpoenas between their teeth. Two rows of Pollywogs moving along on their hands and knees over the flight deck as the Shellbacks swing at them gently with their canvas clubs. Rolled cord with the Pollywogs standing before the roll of cord given their punishment. A Pollywog getting in a garbage trough. Shellbacks shake the trough back and forth. Man climbs out, another Pollywog climbs in. He is covered with garbage. He climbs out of the trough. Starks up on the flight deck. The Shellbacks.
A U.S. Navy initiation ceremony shows Pollywog climbing into a box on USS Enterprise (CVN-65) during crossing the line ceremonies. Climbing out of a hole on the far side as the Shellbacks laugh and look on. A smiling Pollywog, his face blackened and his hair fully in a mess. Some garbage on his shirt. A Pollywog being hosed down. He is now a full fledged Shellback. Shellbacks hosing down the large group of Pollywogs. They are now full fledged Shellback. The new Shellbacks looking over their clothes and laughing. Shellbacks being initiated with tank of water. Pollywogs being dumped into tank. Group of Pollywogs climbing into a hole into a large box containing garbage. Scene of a Shellback. Pollywogs crawling along on their hands and knees on flight deck. A Pollywog on his back, as the royal doctors check him. Shellback tying his shoe. Pollywog having his hair cut by a Shellback. Pollywogs being released from stocks. Shellbacks dressed as pirates.
Many Pollywogs in the large pools on the deck of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (VN-65) during crossing the line initiation ceremonies. Shellbacks bringing in the pool. Shellbacks dressed as pirates. Looking down over the large box used at the garbage trough. Shellback climbs in as the Shellbacks rub the garbage over the Pollywog. Man then leaves the wooden trough. Pollywogs being dumped into the pool. Shellbacks slapping the Pollywogs on the backside as they move along on their hands and knees. Some of the new Shellbacks wringing out their undershirt. Many of the new Shellbacks on the flight deck, talking and laughing over the whole matter. Many are dressed as pirates, many of the Pollywogs who are now full fledged Shellbacks. Standing around on flight deck, some of the Pollywogs trying to clean themselves up.
A-3B Aircraft lands aboard USS Midway. USS Midway underway in South China Sea. A-4C Aircraft makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Midway. Various aircraft parked on the deck.
Film opens with hazy aerial views of Chicago Illinois. Scene shifts to views from vehicle driving on Chicago highway. A road sign reads "Des Plaines River Rd exits 1/2 mile ahead." A Boeing 727 commercial airliner is seen overhead with wheels down as it descends to land. Some 1960s cars drive past. 1961 Ford C-Series truck driving. View back, of the airliner descending above the highway, and of truck and cars passing the camera vehicle. Overhead highway road sign reads "Chicago Downtown 15 Miles." View of the Chicago skyline of buildings on Lake Michigan waterfront. View from slow moving aircraft of the Wrigley Building; the Michigan Avenue Bridge across the Chicago River; and the Tribune Tower. Camera continues to pan to East and then at the Kemper Building with "United Insurance" written near its top. Camera then swirls downward to river and bridges directly below and then back up from street and down again, ending on avenue near building displaying two American flags.
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