Aircraft Carrier Tarawa Re-Commissioned
Aircraft Carrier Tarawa Re-Commissioned
Clip: 351070_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1556
Original Film: 024-428-03
HD: N/A
Location: New York, Brooklyn
Timecode: 00:17:02 - 00:17:31
Aircraft Carrier Tarawa Re-Commissioned The aircraft carrier Tarawa, named for one of the bloodiest battles in the pacific, goes back into service at Brooklyn Navy Yard, as part of the general mobilization program. Establishing shot - Brooklyn Navy Yard with docked battleships. MCU Front view of the aircraft carrier, Tarawa. MCU Navy envoys with the name of the aircraft carrier in view. CU Navy Secretary Mathews and Admiral Badger shaking hands, turning the ship over to the new skipper - Capitan JH Griffin. CU Capitan JH Griffin with a big smile on his face.