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WW2 Physical Damage, Japanese Oil Plants & Storage, 05/10/1946 - 06/05/1946
About this film
National Archives description "LS A series of shots showing physical damage to the Naval Synthetic Oil Plant at Yokkaichi. The scenes are panned from S to E which show the Fratioation Terminal Cracking Towers and a group of 5000 gallon storage tanks. Last take shows the Distillation Tower and blasted storage tanks as seen when panned from E to NE. (Note: Cloud overcast - exposure fair). MLS Shooting from NW section of building 73 looking N showing tower which was used in removal o f oil by activated carbon. Panning from top to bottom. Shooting from NW section of building 73. Panning L to R at the base of the tower showing girders, bent pipes and remains of the tower. MLS Shooting from same point as shown above. NW showing reinforced concrete wall and girders of building 80 which was completely gutted by fire. MS Shooting from NE corner of building 23 looking W showing concrete telephone pole which was bent by intense heat. CU Concrete telephone pole, top part. MS Pan down from top to the ground and secondary distillation tower. Target 90:25-540B. LS Pan L to R shooting from E bank of Nippon Oil Refinery tank firm looking NE showing huge stack with hole, reinforced concrete building…
Directors & creators
United States. Army Air Forces
Subjects
WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Army Air Forces, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan, World War II, World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial Operations, American, WWII In Color
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