This collection of U.S. Navy films show the development and usage of the Post-WWII modern Aircraft Carriers, as well as the history of Naval Aviation operations.

The four films on this DVD include :

- The Attack Carrier: From USS Langley CV1 to USS Enterprise CVAN65
The “new navy” is the focus of this 1969 educational documentary presented by the United States Navy. The color film traces the development and history of aircraft carriers used by the United States Navy. Aircraft that have been used by the Navy, such as the Grumman A-6 Intruder and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, also are featured. (28 min)

- THE NUCLEAR NAVY
This historic U.S. Navy film from 1967 with narrator Frank Blair, tells the story of the development of nuclear power for the Navy by the Atomic Energy Commission. Admiral Hyman Rickover, the "Father of the Nuclear Navy," is also briefly shown. The film includes a brief history of nuclear reactors and shows the development and activities of the submarines USS Nautilus, USS Seawolf, USS Sargo and USS Seadragon, the Polaris missile boats, and the cruiser USS Long Beach and the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. (28 min)

- The STORY OF NAVAL AVIATION
This 1961 U.S. Navy film celebrates fifty years of naval aviation. (27 min)

- Trial by Fire: A Carrier Fights for Life
Firefighting training film for Navy personnel on the prevention of fire and for learning firefighting damage control measures. Features the USS Forrestal deck fire incident. 'Learn or Burn' (19 min)