Subdeacon Joe Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Quote This U.S. Navy Film Launch 'Em was filmed by pilots aboard the USS Hancock in 1956. The film was made while the carrier cruised home from her Far East deployment, apparently with the unofficial blessing of the Eisenhower administration. A legendary film among Naval Aviators, it disappeared from view in the very early 1960s, as it became politically incorrect and taboo. Pilots are fighting in the ready room. Flight deck crewmen starting jet engines with cigarette lighters. These and other hi-jinks might not be regulation, but they do appear in Launch 'Em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 What a crock! Those guys were much too professional and organized to be real Navy personnel. Forty "Old Gunny" Rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Yeah, no jarheads in the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 There are no Jarheads because then the movie would have no humor Thanks Joe, that was darn funny. I love the guy coming his mustache at flight quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Gun For Hire Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Well that brings back some memories of my time on the flight deck, 1967-1970. Thanks Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Plasters, SASS#60943 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Almost as ridiculous as watching the crew go to General Quarters for the first time on a shakedown cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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