EYES OF THE FLEET tells the story of the U.S. Navy’s Composite Photo Squadron VC-61 at Miramar Naval Air Station. Made in the year 1953, the film shows the unit operating Grumman F9F Panthers in Korea off the carrier USS Boxer. Their operations are to fly reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines, and guide strikes by AH-1 Skyraiders and other aircraft. The film presents fascinating color images of the war in Korea including air strikes on enemy bridges and other positions.

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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 and 2k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com