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This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.

ORDNANCE MEN UNLOAD, PREPARE & STOW BOMBS IN READY AREA, BOUGAINVILLE IS Part 1

Description

1) GV R4Ds taxi on strip, truck tows bomb dollies-SV.2) GV Bulldozer pulls causeway to LCT, crane enters.3) MS 1000 1b. bombs in LCT.4) GV Men secure bombs to crane hook in LCT, unload in truck, etc.-SV.5) SCU Craneman manipulates controls.6) GV Truck backs into LCT, crane unloads etc.7) GV LCT lowers ramp, APs, LCTs BG.8) GV SCU Truck pulls string of 1000 1b. bomb dollies.9) GV Men load dollies with 50 1b. bombs, parked R4Ds.10) MS Men unload cases R4D to truck.11) GV SCU Men unload 1000 1b. bombs from truck etc.-SV.

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Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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Date
1944-02-14
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TRT
3:01