Explore everything with a free subscription

Video Parts (6)

This clip is Part 1 of a 6-part film.

Tags

SWIM AND LIVE Part 1

Description

Swimming instructors of the AAF Technical Training Command demonstrate elementary methods of swimming and staying afloat in case of disaster at sea. Shows several basic strokes and how to dive, relieve cramps, and use clothes and barracks bags for life preservers. Demonstrates holds used in rescue work and techniques for swimming in water covered with burning oil.

Read more

Collection

Records of the Office of War Information

Series

Propaganda, Information, and Documentary Motion Pictures

NARA ID
Subscribe
Local ID
Subscribe
Date
1942-01-01
File
Subscribe
TRT
3:24