PLAT COVERAGE OF THE FIRE ABOARD USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59) Part 2

Description

1) HA-MS Rear view of A-3B on the flight deck, as though ready for launch; camera swings away from the A-3B off to the left, showing fire erupting across the deck, appears to be on the port side, in the area of the angle deck. Aircraft seen ablaze, fire spreading, damage control personnel are seen in the area, a few moments later, with fire hoses. More planes catch fire, with hoses. More planes catch fire, with explosions occuring and the fire spreading, the damage control personnel leave the area; water seen rolling over the flight deck. Fire continues to spread, enveloping all aircraft in the area; port side of the flight deck is enveloped with black smoke and fire; personnel having to leave the area, personnel seen in the area, water seen running over the side, from the right. Two RA-5Cs seen parked in the left FG, 'copter in the direct lower FG, rotors folded. Later in the fire, smoke clears to show chared remains of aircraft amongst fire and smoke, foam is sprayed on the 'copter in the lower FG; 'copter is then removed off to the right, out of the danger area. More foam is sprayed over the flight deck, from the right, personnel are seen, only for a moment. Smoke and fire begining to thin out in the BG, showing charred remains of aircraft, smell fires still burning on various spots on the deck; time at the end of this roll was 11:22 a.m.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities