# A4D SKYHAWKS 4th MARINE DIVISION USS GUAM VIETNAM WAR ERA 76254

Originally made for WFGA, a Florida news network that was popular in the 60s, READY RESERVE follows the Florida 4th Marine Division Air Wing Team into their two weeks of active training, and demonstrate the readiness of the troops. They rehearse bombing, mechanic maintenance, and supply delivery. No detail is left out as the reservist are asked to take full function of the command site and test for combat readiness. A few generals lend their praises to the men in uniform that take on this duty. If you’re a Skyhawk, amphibious assault vessel, or chopper fan, you’ll find great vintage footage of these crafts at their peak performance. A4D Skyhawks The film starts with the Skyhawk jet fighters cruising through the air, they are the striking force of the 4th Marine Division. The Marine Air reserve squadron is made up completely of reservist who are ready if and when they are called upon. The two weeks of active duty training are reviewed. 2:04 Yuma Arizona Air Force Base where the reserves fly in from Florida to train. 2:36 A briefing between pilots sitting and going over a maneuver and assignments for the upcoming rehearsal. 5:18 The film turns to the pilots boarding their crafts at dawn. 6:30 The target area is shown as the copters show the scraping and bombing targets. 7:40 Pilots line up and begin communicating as first target becomes visible. The respective targets are bombed and the planes return to the landing strip. 9:30 Hanger crews take over to maintain the planes…

- Kind: Film
- By: PeriscopeFilm
- Genres: War, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/76254-ready-reserve)
- 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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