Navy Commander R.W. Rynd, Commander of U.S. Navy Fighter Squadron VF-64, is seen briefing squadron pilots, aboard the USS Boxer (CV-21) prior to the Squadron's first air strike in the Korean War.
Bombs being loaded into F4U aircraft for launching an air strike during the Korean War. Scenes on board United States Navy aircraft carrier Boxer (CV-21). Ordnance men load rockets onto racks of F4U Corsair and AD aircraft.
A1000 pound bomb under the wing of an aircraft with a sign on the side 'Air mail special delivery to North Korea' on board United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Boxer (CV-21) during the Korean War. A helicopter takes off and in flight. First plane takes off for striking North Korean forces. An AP aircraft loaded with bombs and rockets unfolds its wings and taxis to take off. F4U aircraft takes off.
American air crews attend a briefing session in England during World War II. The mission briefer points out their target as the German port of Willhelmshaven. He also points to the positions of B-17s in the mission formation. Among them is seen Captain Morgan's name (pilot of the "Memphis Belle") as one of the flight leaders. The aircrews "hack" their watches. Several crew members kneel as a Chaplain gives them a blessing before the mission.
United States Air Force aircraft T-28 drops Mk 81 bombs in the valley. Pair of T-28s makes rocket attacks on the target area of the forest.
Funeral Services for President John Kennedy in Washington DC. United States Military band, Units of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard marching on their way to Arlington National Cemetery preceding the horse-drawn caisson with casket. Crowd is watching the funeral cortege.
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