United States Naval Academy (Reel 2, 1940s)

The film captures the experiences of midshipmen at the US Naval Academy during their summer cruise, where they gain practical training aboard Navy ships. They learn about naval operations, including aviation, navigation, and gunnery, while also enjoying shore leave in foreign ports. The highlight of the film is the Army-Navy football game, showcasing the rivalry and spirit between the two academies. It concludes with the midshipmen's graduation and commissioning into the Navy and Marine Corps, marking their transition to active duty. Keywords US Naval Academy, summer cruise, naval operations, aviation, Army-Navy football game, midshipmen, graduation, commissioning, training, rivalry Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.