P-51s arrive at Iwo Jima: rockets launched Part 1

Description

1) MS Men place rockets in rocket launcher mounted on truck. 2) MS-Pan Rockets being launched & in the air (SV). 3) MS-Pan P-51 approaches & lands on Iwo Jima airfield (SV). 4) MS-Pan P-51 approaches, lands & taxis (good) (SV). 5) MS-CU Marines examine damaged P-51 on airfield. 6) MS P-51 approaches & lands on Iwo Jima airfield. 7) MS P-51 approaches for landing, Mt. Suribachi BG. 8) LS Shells splash around rocky island off shore. 9) MS Gun crew setting up & digging in 40mm AA guns (SV). 10) MS Officers exit former Japanese command post used by marines as command post.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities