General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. CHECKERBOARD LEGEND SQUADRON Aboard USS BATAAN (CVL-29)

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. CHECKERBOARD LEGEND SQUADRON Aboard USS BATAAN (CVL-29)

1952

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MCU Aviation mechanics repairing F4U.CU Mechanic adjusting various lines of F4U's.MCU Mechanics changing engines aboard F4U's.MCU Mechanic using lug wrench.XCU Ship's plaque, USS BATAAN (CVI-29).XCU Citation from SECNAV FRANK KNOX and from MANUEL QUEZON, President of the Philippines. Four F4U's of Checkerboard Squadron passing BATAAN from right to left.MCU Same, with wheels of F4U's down. Pilots being briefed in ready room.MCU Pilots returning to ready room from strike.MCU Pilots giving information to interpreter.CU Interpreter.CU Pilots giving information to interpreter.FRAME SHOT Gun turret in FG; F4U's passing in formation.

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