U.S. NAVY SIXTH FLEET FILM “A FORCE FOR PEACE“ USS RANDOLPH 29724

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films? Visit Visit our website Filmed at sea with the Sixth Fleet in the late 1950s, A FORCE FOR PEACE shows the aircraft carrier USS Randolph and its air arm, including A-1H Skyraiders and jet fighters. This print is slightly incomplete and missing the main title and a portion of the ending. The film begins in Norfolk as the crew says goodbye and departs for the Mediterranean and duty in Europe. At 4:54, the Captain addresses the ship’s complement and discusses the importance of a strong presence in the Med, to protect world peace. At 6:11, the USS Forrestal’s aircraft welcome the Randolph as it approaches Gibraltar. Dignitaries from the Royal Navy board the ship at 7:50. Life aboard the aircraft carrier is shown with various routines. At 11;40, FJ-2 Fury jet aircraft are prepared for launch and spotted on the flight deck. Aircraft launch is seen at the 13:45 mark, with Piasecki HUP-1 rescue