https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/3eeed660-8907-4c9e-92b8-de8247d3490a Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com "The Navy Man" (1970) is a U.S. Navy recruiting film that was created by John Bransby Productions. It shows the life of sailors and operations aboard an aircraft carrier (both USS Independence and USS Forrestal were utilized for the filming). Like most recruiting films, the narrative shows the opportunities in the Navy, emphasizing the importance of the skilled personnel who bring the ship to life. It showcases the complexity and teamwork involved in naval operations and the essential role of each crew member in ensuring the ship's effectiveness and readiness. In this era the Indy's aircraft complements included F-4 Phantoms, A-4 Skyhawks, A5 Vigilantes, and other aircraft. It's unknown precisely where the film was shot but during this era, the carrier was part of the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. The NATO exercise shown in the film is likely North Atlantic (NORLANT). 0:00 - 0:49: Description of USS Independence (CV/CVA-62), a 55,000-ton aircraft carrier, emphasizing its engineering marvel and the necessity of skilled personnel to bring it to life. 1:20 - 2:03: Crew asleep in racks as the day begins. The ship becomes operational only through the efforts of trained professionals. Combat Operations Center shown. F-4 Phantom shown on deck with markings for Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) also known as the "Black Aces". 3:21 - 4:09: Reflection on the sea as a dynamic and powerful force, integral to naval operations and the history of the United States. 3:31 sunset at sea, followed by storm at sea. 4:53 - 5:19: Tribute to the courage and dedication of naval personnel throughout history, including a look at the crew of a Polaris nuclear submarine at 5:00 (underwater submarine shot). 5:27 - 7:26: Detailed account of the procedures and teamwork involved in preparing and launching a Poseidon or Polaris missile from the submarine. 7:29 - 8:07: Emphasis on the spirit and dedication required for life at sea, including the acceptance of separation from home and family. 8:28 - 9:50: Highlighting the professionalism and specialized skills of modern Navy personnel in maintaining complex machinery. 8:44: Dentists at work. 9:29: USS Ault (DD-698), a Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer performs resupply at sea. 9:52: anti-ship or anti-aircraft missile systems shown. 10:08 - 11:27: Roles of radar operators, sonar specialists, and data system technicians in ensuring the ship's operational readiness. 11:15: mainframe computer magnetic tape spins at it is accessed. 11:30: the ship's Captain speaks on a phone, possibly E. Y. McElroy. 11:38 - 12:38: The process of loading and preparing aircraft for launch, involving multiple aviation ratings. 11:49: North American A5 Vigilante from USS Forrestal on flight deck. 14:10 - 15:27: The importance of various roles in maneuvering and maintaining the ship, beyond just the aircraft and flight deck operations. 14:31: A-4 Skyhawk prepares for catapult launch. 16:14 - 17:13: The diverse specialties within the Navy, each contributing to the overall mission. 16:49: Aircraft from VF-84, the Jolly Rogers, is shown. 17:52: popcorn loaded in bags, ships's store is shown with various groceries. 18:11 - 19:22: The role of Navy journalists in keeping personnel informed about world affairs and reporting significant events. 19:06: emergency repair and damage control drill shown. 19:47 - 20:15: The critical role of damage control experts in preparing for and responding to emergencies at sea. 20:15 - 21:14: The interdependence of all Navy specialties, from aircraft ejection seat technicians to divers. 22:29: SEALs deploy from a helicopter into the water as part of an amphibious exercise. 23:06 - 23:36: The importance of anti-submarine warfare personnel in protecting against enemy threats. P-3 Orion aircraft shown. 24:01 - 24:27: Recognition of the essential role of Navy personnel in maintaining the operational readiness and excellence of the Navy. 26:22 - End: Wives and girlfriends greet a Navy ship as it arrives at home port. Final reflection on the indispensable role of Navy men in bringing the ship to life and ensuring its effectiveness. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. 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