| This DVD contains the actual, uncut footage that was filmed by a crewman serving on USS Saratoga during the 1956-1958 Med Cruise. A fantastic look into Naval Aviation (NAVAIR) in the 1950s -Very unique, never before seen footage- |
| Great footage of several types of aircraft |
| The footage was filmed by a Marine, and so includes unique footage of the MARDET drilling on the flight deck, as well as great berthing scenes |
Great launch and recovery sequences |
Great liberty sequences from Med Ports |
Nearly 60 minutes running time |
The footage has not been edited. It has been left exactly as it was captured from the 8mm films |
Bonus: Footage from a 50' reel filmed in 1964. While short, it actually has a lot of good footage, including the mighty Vigilante |
Add $4.75 shipping per order. Payment can be made via Paypal talachan@verizon.net or send a check/money order/cash to:
Gary Schreffler
15707 Ambiance Drive
North Potomac, MD 20878 |
| For orders outside the United States please e-mail me first at talachan@verizon.net for shipping total. |
| Combined shipping for multiple DVD orders |
| Produced by GRS Videos (TM). GRS Videos is dedicated to the preservation of
Naval Aviation film footage. This passion began when the son of a recently
deceased Korean War veteran told me how he had thrown away all of those "old
8mm films of planes flying off of a ship". Yes, I cried. Our heritage MUST
be preserved. As a veteran of Naval Aviation, I have a strong interest in
ensuring that our stories are not forgotten.
If you have footage (16mm, 8mm, VHS, Super 8, Beta, or Digital) contact me at
PLAT_Collector@verizon.net. I will also gladly trade any footage I have for
new footage (any format). So, if I have Naval Aviation footage you want, and
you have something I do not have, contact me and I am confident we can work
something out. I am always looking for new PLAT mishaps and home movies/video
of carrier operations and life on carriers.
All proceeds go into obtaining and preserving more Naval Aviation footage.
Gary R. Schreffler served on USS Midway (with HS-12) from 1984-1991. |