CARRIER ROUTINE ACTIVITY Part 1

Description

1) CU-MCU TBM barrier crash on deck of carrier, turnapole type crane used to lift it off edge.2) LS-MS Task group under fire, flak in sky.3) CU Aft end of 5" 38 twin gun turret, empty shell cases fall out on deck-SV.4) CU-MS Chow line during general quarters-SV.5) CU Aviation ordnancemen eating, still have flash paint on their faces.6) MS-CU F6F takes off deck.7) CU Bomb damage from Japanese dive bomber, man handling fire lines.8) HS LCT alongside, ammunition being hoisted in cargo nets-SV.9) CU Men passing 5" shells.10) MS SB2C turning over on nose (very poor).QUALITY: FAIR

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities