This DVD contains the actual, uncut 16MM footage that was filmed by a crewman who served aboard Aspro during WWII. The footage, both color and B&W cover his time aboard, which was during the 6th and 7th war patrols.  Converted to digital with a HD camera.

A fantastic look into life aboard a WWII submarine at war. -Very unique, never before seen footage- I know people love to describe everything being sold as rare. But in this instance, rare describes this footage perfectly. 

B&W scenes include great shots inside the boat, and of many members of her crew. Also includes great shots topside while underway and great views of the sail and lookouts from the deck.

Color footage is all filmed on the deck. There are also periscope views, including Mt. Fuji (the boat is clearly in Sagami Wan), smoke in the distance, and a small vessel (perhaps a tug) going down (she goes vertical then plunges). However, the photographer used too much zoom, which cost him brightness. I corrected for this, but it is still hard to see, but it is there. And no way was I cutting combat footage.

A great sequence of an aviator, Captain John E. Freeman, U. S. Army Air Forces, being rescued when his P-51 Mustang was shot down. He appears to be pretty happy!! 

Also seen in the film is Captain Ed Mikes, U. S. Army Air Forces, also a P-51 Mustang pilot who was shot down.

Scenes of target practice with all guns, including shooting at a very large sunfish. Later, they are trying to explode a floating mine by rifle fire.

Ends with the boat pulling up to a dock (I do not know where), and Navy Brass coming aboard.

Simply put, this is super cool footage. I mean 16mm home movies from a WWII submarine at war, engaged in combat operations. How cool is that??!!!

About 17 minutes running time.