'Shoot' Planes From Decks Of Utah
'Shoot' Planes From Decks Of Utah
Clip: 338627_1_1
Year Shot: 1929
(Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1500
Original Film: 001-096-01
HD: N/A
Location: HAMPTON ROADS, VA
Timecode: 00:10:06 - 00:10:51
High contrast, rolling images Latest catapult device is demonstrated on Utah and Arkansas in maneuvers. Official navy pictures. A high explosive gives the airplane its impetus. Rear Admiral Lanning (?) directs the demonstration. Planes leave the runways at eighty-mile-an-hour speed, taking off from ship. Getting back is almost as thrilling as taking off.