Summary

Footage Information

British Pathé
( "FORRESTAL" READY FOR LAUNCHING )
Unused / unissued material -

Title reads: "News of National Defense". American voiceovered newsreel material.
Title reads: "US Christens The Forrestal, Super-Flattop".

Newport News, Virginia, United States of America (USA).

AV American supercarrier 'Forrestal' - the biggest and costliest warship yet built - in dry dock. Ground to airship. AV aircraft carrier. Various shots of the christening ceremony by Mrs James Forrestal, wife of the late Defence Secretary. MS Tugs towing ship. VS USS "Forrestal".

(F.G.)
British Pathe
1954
00:00:49:00
Black & White
Sound
2660.09

Keywords

Newport Virginia United States of America USA U.S.A. warships aircraft carriers Mrs James Forrestal tug boats
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