USS MACON HANDLING GEAR, NAS, SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA Part 1

Description

CU Lower fin being screwed into fin carriage.CU frame being hoisted into place.CU Connecting the spreader gear, which tows the beam into place; the ship goes into the hangar under the power of the mant.MS MACON about to enter the hangar.MS Ship leaving the hangar; bow first.CU Mooring mast.CU Ship being swung into the wind for take-off.CU Preparing the ship for the air.CU Ship leaving the mant.CU Ship being released from the stern.LS MACON leaving Sunnyvale for battle maneuvers.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities