USS Franklyn

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
45/47
Date Released
11 Jun 1945
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 3
Summary
Captain Gehres of the US aircraft carrier "Franklyn" tells the story of the repeated bombings by Japanese planes. Story shows general scenes on the Franklyn when it was bombed - explosions - fire-fighting - wounded being tended - ship’s Padre Father O’Callahan administering last rites - sailors jumping from "Franklyn" to rescue ship - Franklyn at sea after the fires have been put out, still upright.
Keywords
Aviation; War damage; Navy; Casualties; Military
Length of story (in feet)
348
Story extras:
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'USS Franklyn', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 45/47, 11 Jun 1945. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100726 (Accessed 09 May 2025)