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This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.
ACTIVITIES ABOARD USS WASP Part 1
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1) MS Lcdr. Dodson debarks the plane and is greeted by fellow pilot.2) LS Flight deck where TBF"s are taking off (SV).3) HA LS Spectators on flight deck of carrier4) CU Civilians examining and F4U.5) MS Spectators on the flight deck (SV).6) HA LS Spectators lining dock awaiting ship.7) MS Spectators boarding ship.8) CU Enl"d man painting Japanese flag on side of fighting plane.9) LS Sailor playing basketball from lowered elevator.10) MCU Captain at guard rail of elevator watching play Capt. Switcher of USS Wasp awards medal and congratulations to Lcdr. Dodson who shot down last Japanese plane of the war.
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General Records of the Department of the Navy
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Moving Images Relating to Military Activities
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