P47s, ARRIVE SYDENHAM AIRFIELD BELFAST, IRELAND VIA USS BLOCK ISLAND Part 1

Description

1) LSMS Tugs tow BLOCK ISLAND in channel-SV.2) MSLS P47s, on deck, ships & tugs BG.3) LS BLOCK IS., by pier. MS P47 lowered on crane.4) MS Tractor tows P47 from dock. SCU Crane unhooked from P47.5) LS P47 on field. LSMS P47 takes off.6) MS Men assemble P47. LS crane hoists crate.7) MS "Cat" skids crate, men strip tape off. P47 BG.8) MS Men open crate, remove parts, hangar BG.9) SCU Foreman checks parts from crate, P47 BG.10) MS Men assemble tank, attach rudder on P47.11) MS Men take cowling from nose, hangar BG.12) MS Men push crane with 4 blade prop. to nose.13) GVLS Men work on P47s, Langford Lodge BG.14) LSMS P47 lands, taxies-SV.15) MS SCU Men work on row P47s, remo taps etc.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities