SURRENDER OF CHICHI JIMA ABOARD USS DUNLAP (DD-384) Part 1

Description

1) MS USN launch alongside small Japanese LCM-type craft; launch moves away toward camera craft.2) MLS PAN as B-17 flies through scene (L to R) over launch and Japanese LCM; rocky landscape in BG.3) MCU Japanese LCM underway, port side view; Japanese officers and crew onboard.4) LS Japanese craft underway; several crew members on deck; white flag flying from the stern.5) MS Bow view of LCM as it approaches camera craft; a second small LCM-type craft in BG.6) MCU Japanese officers on board DUNLAP surrounded by USN enlisted men and officers; Japanese officers talking with USN officers. SV7) HA MCU Japanese officers saluting USN officers as they leave USS DUNLAP and return to LCM alongside.8) HA MCU Japanese officers climbing down into LCM, being assisted by Japanese crew on board; craft pulls away with Japanese officers standing at ease in center of craft.9) MS Stern view of Japanese craft as it moves further away from camera craft.10) MLS Same as above; USN DD on horizon; USN officer moves into scene from L and takes picture then leaves scene; a second Japanese LCM moves into scene from R and follows the first LCM.11) LS Japanese LCM's at anchor.12) MS Several USN enlisted men playing cards at table on deck of DUNLAP; other EM's in BG.13) LS PAN, P-51 fighter a/c moves through scene from L to R, passing over the Japanese LCM's and DD.14) LA MS Large group of enlisted personnel posing aboard DUNLAP, most of them looking down toward the sea.15) LS PAN, P-51 passing through scene from R to L; rocky landscape in BG. SV16) LS P-51's in formation passing from L to R through the scene, passing over forward section of camera ship.17) MLS Looking past a whaleboat as B-17 with two F4F's fly over in formation(L-R), flying over the Japanese LCM's.18) MS USN and Japanese officers move down ladder aboard DUNLAP; enlisted personnel watch in BG.19) MCU Two Japanese officers at attention; USN officers in BG aboard DUNLAP.20) MLS Japanese LCM seen moving toward camera ship; DD in FBG.21) MCU Port side view of Japanese LCM alongside DUNLAP; craft moves forward for a CU of white flag flying from boat.22) CU Japanese officer salutes and prepares to leave DUNLAP to board waiting LCM.23) LA CU Japanese officer looking down at LCM.24) LA MCU Japanese officers being taken aboard.25) MS LCM with Japanese crew on board, pulls away from camera ship.26) LS Stern view of LCM as it moves toward BG; USN launch seen to R; land in BG27) ELS LCM moving away from camera craft; a second LCM following; B-17 passes through the scene from L to R. (some flare as roll ends)QUALITY OF ROLL: G-VG (some scratches)

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities