OPERATION DOUBLE EAGLE Duc Pho, R.V.M Part 1

Description

1) LA MS Boat crew on stern of boat, called a Poppa boat; men are in silhouette (UX). F2) ECU Marine aboard the boat holding his rifle. F to P3) MCU Marine personnel disembarking from the LCM to surf in BG. F4) MLS Two LCM"s inssurf, with Marines disembarking into the surf heading towards the beach; some personnel on beach in FG looking on; zoom in towards the group of Marines coming thru the surf and onto beach. G to F5) MCU Marines on ramp of LCM, stepping down into the water and heading towards shore. F to P6) CU Marine wading thru surf carrying a fuel can and a coil of wire. F7) MS Marines walking over beach with packs and rifles. F8) MS Beachmaster signal crew behind a signal light set up on beach, sending a message to one of the ships; small generator is operating in FG, which operates the light. G to F9) CU Signalman sending a message on the light, as a second man stands by. G10) MS LCM in the surf at beach; ship is seen in the hazy BG; zoom in towards the crew of boat. F11) MS Beachmaster crew sending a message by signal light as another signalman waves his signal flag. G to F12) CU Zoom in towards the patch on the negro signalman; patch reads "U.S.N."13) MLS Group of Marines standing around on the beach; a Landing Craft is coming in, in BG; PAN over beach area; Marine personnel is filing inland from beach. F to P

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities