COMMISSIONING USS KITTY HAWK (CVA-63) Part 1

Description

1) MS Large banner in hanger bay of USS KITTY HAWK (CVA-63). G2) HA MS VIP"s arriving to speakers stand (SV). F3) HA MS Chaplain giving invocation. G to F4) HA LS Officers, guests and crew in hangar bay. G5) MS Officer introducing MRS LEE FOLGER (daughter of MRS McELROY); other personalities introduced on stand. GtoF6) HA MS ADM ARLEIGH BURKE (CNO) arising from seat and stepping up to podium.7) MLS Large banner in hangar bay; PAN to RADM BURKE speaking from podium.8) HA CU Colors hoisted on small yardarm in hangar bay as ship is. commissioned. G9) HA MS Ship"s band playing in hangar bay. F10) CU Colors flying from yardarm. G11) HA MS Officers and crew at the salute. F to P12) HA MS CAPT BRINKLE (CO of USS KITTY HAWK) stepping up to podium to read his orders.13) CU Colors in hangar bay. G14) HA MS Undt. VIP speaking.15) HA MS CAPT BRINKLE speaking from stand. F16) CU Looking down over officers and guests. F17) MS CAPT BRINKLE presenting plaque to MRS FOLGER.18) MS Large clock presented to CAPT BRINKLE. G to F19) MS CDR R.H. TROWER (chaplain, USN) giving benediction. G to F20) CU Crowd breaking up after ceremony. G to F21) HA LS VIP"s and guests preparing to leave; crew still at quarters in BG; PAN to opening in hangar bay; large banner reading "USS KITTY HAWK". G

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities