STEAM CATAPULT OPERATIONS ABOARD USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) Part 1

Description

LS F7U's beign catapulted from USS HANCOCK (CVA-19).(SV).S F7U's on catapult. (SV).LS F7U parked on deck; men grouped around plane; mule drives out of frame.A MLS Plane director directing F7U onto elevator; part of bridle hangs down under F7U.S F7U landing on flight deck, being released from arresting gear, and taxiing off. (SV).S F7U taking awave off.S FJ-2 landing on flight deck.S AJ-2 taking awave off.S AJ-2 landing. (SV).S AJ on deck with props turning over slowly; plane taxis on deck.S FJ-2's being catapulted.(SV).A MS FJ-2 being directoed onto elevator.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities