| "Big E's " Homecoming: Carrier Returns From Vietnam Duty | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1749 |
| Catalog #: | 426119 | |
| Clip Number: | 426119-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 039-051-01 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | San Francisco, California | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Misc. LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California, San Francisco MILITARY: Navy TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Military, Aircraft Carrier WAR & CONFLICT/VIETNAM: Homecoming | |
| Description: | The world's mightiest warship, the atomic-powered aircraft carrier Enterprise, sails into its home port, San Francisco, after eight months of battle duty off Vietnam. Its an emotional homecoming as families and friends mob the dock, greeting their heroes. Men in uniform are greeted by loved ones. Includes Caucasian and African American families. Establishing shot - The Enterprise pulling into a San Francisco harbor, tug boats saluting the Enterprise have their fire hoses on CUS - Wives, sweethearts, moms and sisters running on the pier to meet their loved ones. Low Angle Shot - Officers and sailors on the deck waving. MS - Sailors walking down the gang plank of the Enterprise. MS - A sailor kissing his mother or aunt. MS - A sailor kissing his sweetheart. MS - A Mother holding her little baby walking down the gang plank, behind her is a sailor walking with his bicycle. MS - A sailor kneeling down is greeted by his little son. CUS - Sailor walking with his wife holding his little baby. | |
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