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Summary:Preparation for flight on board HMS Eagle. Grumman Avenger bomber is brought to deck (wings folded) on the elevator and towed into position by tractor. Wings of Hawker Sea Hawk are lowered into flight position. Grumman Attacker is fuelled up and routine maintenance is carried out. Pilots climb into their aircraft (Hawker Sea Hawks and Grumman Attackers of "Spade", "Heart" and "Diamond" units) and prepare for flight. Sequences of the aircraft moving into position and taking off; Air-to-air shots of Grumman Avenger aircraft flying in formation; Aircraft land back on HMS Eagle, including Grumman Attacker, which is forced to make a belly landing due to jammed undercarriage. Crane clears the damaged aircraft from the flight deck and more Attackers land, with nylon safety barrier in foreground.
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Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
