"Night Carrier Operation" aboard USS Essex (CVA-9) Part 1

Description

LS Flight deck: Barriers up with no planes on flight deck. MS LSO (wearing night suit) uses night paddles to give the "Roger" signal (good night shot). PAN Across flight deck: Light burning on the island structure. MS LSO wearing night suit (poor reflection from the suit and paddles); LSO gives "cut" signal; 24" lights are turned on on the island structure. MLS Island structure; plane flies over and throws light down on the island.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities