| U.s. Fleet Visits N A T O | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1693 |
| Catalog #: | 361404 | |
| Clip Number: | 361404-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 035-004-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:22:40 - 00:23:30 | |
| Location: | Rotterdam, Holland | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Popular ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Social LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Netherlands (Holland), Rotterdam MILITARY: Navy, USA MILITARY: Rest & Recreation | |
| Description: | U.s. Fleet Visits NATO Ally Led by the super-carrier 'Esses', units of a United States task force put into Rotterdam for a courtesy call. The sailors are breathed to a monster dance by the townsfolk as there's good-will by the shipload. Shots of Naval ship in port. Flock of seagulls fly around aircraft carrier. Sailors lined up on stairwell, exiting ship, boarding small boat. Interior shot at dance, with sailors dancing, seated at tables, quite a party. Naval band playing. Looks like Big Band set-up. Great footage. Sailors and their dates, do the twist. Overview of dance hall. | |
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