# "THE FIGHTING LADY" *RESTORED VERSION* USS YORKTOWN IN WWII EDWARD STEICHEN DOCUMENTARY 21154

"The Fighting Lady" is one of the great documentaries to emerge from WWII. Shot in 1944, it was directed by famed photographer Edward Steichen and narrated by Lt. Robert Taylor USNR. After passing through the Panama Canal, the carrier (the second USS Yorktown) undertakes a secret mission striking Marcus Island. Subsequent campaigns target the Marshall Islands and the fortified Japanese base at Truk The story culminates in the Battle of the Philippine Sea, where Task Force 58 achieves a decisive victory by downing hundreds of enemy planes while sustaining minimal losses. The film concludes by celebrating the Fighting Lady itself, a symbol of power and courage in the Pacific theater. 1:36: A U.S. Navy air group departs to join their aircraft carrier, nicknamed The Fighting Lady. 2:42: Planes execute risky landings on the carrier 3:46: The ship's captain demands improved teamwork, warning of impending combat. 4:53: A tour showcases the ship's massive, complex design. 6:04: Mostly civilian volunteers comprise the new, rapidly learning crew. 6:57: Sailors train with 5-inch guns for anti-aircraft defense. 7:32: Morale rises in tropical waters, even for the ship's dog mascot. 8:04: They navigate the Panama Canal with fitting concerns. 8:25: Sea life becomes routine; diverse pilots form a close-knit team. 9:28: Air crewmen, radio operators, and gunners, or "Zoom Pigeons," partner with pilots. 10:03: The carrier operates as a self-sustaining city with various services. 11:04: Rumors…

- Kind: Documentary
- Genres: War, Documentary, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/21154TheFightingLady)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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