SAGA OF THE USS FRANKLIN ESSEX CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN WWII 2093

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This Navy Department film is live footage of and from the USS Franklin, one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II. She was badly damaged by a Japanese air attack in 1945, resulting in the loss of over 800 crew members, yet survived. It opens with the convoy ships firing (:06-:22). A kamikaze plane crashes into a ship, Japanese fighter planes are seen (:22-:57). Rockets launch at Japanese ships (:58-1:04). A kamikaze plane is shot down, followed by another (1:11-1:49). On September 13, 1944, four kamikaze planes attack the Franklin; the fourth is shown hitting the flight deck (1:50-2:05). Four months later, she draws up to Pearl Harbor (2:06-2:29). Waiting at the dock is a group of 50 WAVES, who watch the awarding of combat decorations (2:30-2:45). The Franklin carried Vought F4U Corsair and Curtiss SB2C Helldivers, shown taking off and flying (2:46-3:38). Landing takes coordination between the pilot and the Landing Signal Officer (3:39-4:50). The crew sunbathes on the deck. Ensign A.W. Graf gets a cake for being the 9,000th landing (4:51-5:30). Mustered for inspection, different colored shirts signify different jobs. Once the ship left port, the men wore dungarees and the white hats were dyed blue (5:31-6:28). February 20, 1945, the 35th and 75th left for the Kaneohe Naval Air Station (6:29-7:08). The Franklin is restocked and some of the crew enjoys swimming and canoeing (7:09-7:40). She leaves for Ulithi March 13, 1945, which is shown full of fleet units (7:41-8:50). March 19, 1945, the Franklin commenced launching aircraft of the second strike group aimed for Honshu. The USS Hancock radios that a Japanese Yokosuka D4Y Judy dive bomber is on its way. The Franklin’s planes did not find it in time; the plane dropped two 500-pound bombs on the flight deck (8:51-9:20). Shown is the Judy shot down and distant scenes of the Franklin exploding multiple times as the ammunition detonated (9:21-11:00). The film shifts onboard the Franklin. The crews sprays water on the fire and first aid stations are immediately set up, which the wounded are taken to (11:01-11:50). Crew blasted overboard are brought aboard (11:51-12:10). The Franklin is dead in the water and drifting while listing. Enemy planes attacking her are shot down (12:11-12:59). All wounded and unnecessary personnel are removed to the USS Sante Fe, which also sprays water at the Franklin to put out the flames (13:00-14:10). The USS Pittsburg tows her until she’s back under her own power (14:12-14:45). The survivors pray for the lost (14:45-15:00). Anchored next to the hospital ship USS Mercy, where the wounded are transferred and the Chaplain visits (15:01-15:44). Taps is played at a memorial service (15:45-16:36). Damage is evaluated (16:39-17:55). The WAVES greet the men at Pearl Harbor (17:56-18:17). The Franklin arrives in April at Panama (18:18-18:55). Awards are giving, including the Purple Heart (18:56-19:09). She arrives at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for repairs (19:10-20:10). More awards (20:11-20:57). The repaired ship is shown (20:58-21:50).

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