DAY OF BATTLE Part 1

Description

Shows the sinking of an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific. Pilots and planes are prepared for an attack on a Japanese task force. Japanese planes bomb and strafe the carrier, scoring several hits that damage the ship and planes. A second attack results in severe damage. The crew is removed to another ship as the carrier burns. The film begins with scenes of ship building and ends with scenes of christenings.

Collection

Records of the Office of War Information

Series

Propaganda, Information, and Documentary Motion Pictures