Inspection Of Submarine USS Balao (SS-285); Japanese Prisoners, 04/08/1945

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United States Naval Photographic Center film #7602. National Archives description "1) MS Officers of subearine USS BALOA [sic] salute as Adm. Charles A. Lockwood Jr. & party comes aboard sub. (out of focus spot in conter of scene from smudge on lens. 2) GV Officers & men move about on deck of submarine, second submarine alongside. 3) MS-CU CPOs lead blindfolded Japanese prisoners along deck, post them for camera after removing blindfold, prieoners smile & wave for movie canera. 4) CU Prisoners pose for camera, men of subearine crew BG. 5) MS Prisoners march down gangway to shore. 6) MS Capt. & ship"s officers line rail as Adm. Lockwood leaves the ship. all salute as he goes over the side. admiral"s barge waiting BG. 7) GV Capt. of submarine inspects Japanese prisoners, they doff their hats, smile & bow. 8) MS Japanese prisoners under marine rd are marched along shore. 9) MS Conning tower of submarine showing 8 Japanese flags flying. Fair, spoiled by spot on lens. QUALITY: FAIR, SPOILED BY SPOT ON LENS." As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's ch…

Directors & creators

United States. Navy

Subjects

WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Navy, World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval Operations, American, USS Balao (SS-285), Lockwood, Charles A., World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners And Prisons, American, World War II, USS Balao, Prisoners Of War -- United States

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