Physical Damage, Japanese Oil Plants and Storage Part 3

Description

LS A series of shots showing physical damage to the Naval Synthetic Oil Plant at Yokkaichi. The scenes are panned from S to E which show the Fratioation Terminal Cracking Towers and a group of 5000 gallon storage tanks. Last take shows the Distillation Tower and blasted storage tanks as seen when panned from E to NE. (Note: Cloud overcast - exposure fair). MLS shooting from NW section of building 73 looking N showing tower which was used in removal o f oil by activated carbon. Panning from top to bottom. shooting from NW section of building 73. Panning L to R at the base of the tower showing girders, bent pipes and remains of the tower. MLS shooting from same point as shown above. NW showing reinforced concrete wall and girders of building 80 which was completely gutted by fire. MS shooting from NE corner of building 23 looking W showing concrete telephone pole which was bent by intense heat. CU Concrete telephone pole, top part. MS Pan down from top to the ground and secondary distillation tower. Target 90:25-540B. LS Pan L to R shooting from E bank of Nippon Oil Refinery tank firm looking NE showing huge stack with hole, reinforced concrete building and crane. MCU shooting from same place showing twisted girders of huge steel crane. MCU shooting from same place showing crane adjacent to the furnaces unaffected by fire. MCU shooting from same place as above showing another crane which has partially collapsed. MS Another crane which was partially destroyed. Target 90:26-1203. LS shooting W from a point on secondary distillation panning R to L showing 35' diameter tank, 2, 145' diameter tank, 3 gas holders 100' diameter. MS Pan R to L from the same point as above showing 1 35' diameter tank, 2 145' diameter and 50' diameter tank which has been completely demolished. MLS Pan R to L shooting SW from the same point as above showing the remains of 46 to 65 inclusive. MLS Pan L to R same point as above showing the remains of 12 storage tanks approx. 50' in diameter. LS shooting SW from same point as above showing remains of the tank farm with 12, 114' in diameter storage tanks and pump house. MCU shooting SW from same point showing remains of the tank farm with 12, 114' in diameter storage tanks and pump houses. MS shooting W from a point of 50' E of tank 51 showing remains of tanks 48 and 49. Three quick cuts of same tank as above. LS shooting W from NW corner of pump house showing water gas plant (59) partially collapsed. CU Same as above of building 59. LS Same as above. shooting S showing remains of "Bunkairo". MS Same as above. CU Showing top section of the stack which was ruined. Pan L to R shooting W from a point on tower 66 showing coke oven, gas compressor house and contact oven house 71, 72, 73 showing damage. Target 90: 25-1769. LS Pan 180 degrees L to R (W to E) shooting from S edge of 66 showing extent of damage on roof of 66, 67, 68, and 69. CU Same as above showing destroyed top of tank 66. MS Looking S 10 feet from 66, showing a crater and lower section of 66, where incendiary fell. MCU Looking NE from same place panning along pipe which was a direct hit showing crater. LS shooting from approx. 50 feet from 69 looking N showing 73 through 84. MS shooting from SW corner of building 70 looking NW panning R to L showing building 70 which was destroyed by fire. MCU Same as above. MS shooting E at the remains of huge gas tank panning top to bottom also showing crater where the bomb fell. LS shooting from a point atop of the coke oven showing NW area of the Amagasaki Steel Works. MS Pan R to L showing base of tank which was destroyed by direct hit. LS shooting from same place as above showing S part of plant. LS shooting from same place as above showing the NE portion of the plant (in series of four short scenes). LS Looking E shooting from atop coke oven showing Nippon Hydro Electric Power Plant. MS Looking NE from top of crane showing damage on the roof and chimney which was affected by the blast. LS Pan L to R from same point showing SE section of the plant which was affected by the fire.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities