LAUNCHING OF USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Part 3

Description

1) HS-GV-Pan Graving dock with USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT in drydock as dignitaries walk out ramp to launching platform at bow of ship.2) HS Water enters drydock.3) MS Secretary of the Navy Forrestal speaks at radio microphones.4) MS Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt speaks at mike.5) LS-Pan From speaker"s platform to bunting draped bow of ship.QUALITY: GOOD AS FAR AS IT G OES, CONSIDERABLE BLANK FOOTAGE AT END OF REEL.AIRSTRIP STRAFING ON OKINAWA1) AV Airstrip on Okinawa under strafing attack, also shore installations, fires are seen on ground (SV).2) AV Japanese "Zeke" crosses screen under fire SV).original OUT TAKES FROM "FIGHTING LADY".1) MS-CU-LS TBFs & TBMs taking off (many views).2) AV Rear cockpit of TBF as it takes off & leaves carrier deck & gains altitude.QUALITY: GOOD

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities