The Fighting Lady

"The Fighting Lady" is a 1944 documentary film directed by Edward Huntington that follows the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Yorktown during World War II. The film offers an inside look at the ship's operations, featuring actual combat footage and the daily lives of its crew. It highlights the bravery and teamwork of sailors and aviators while emphasizing America's naval power in the Pacific Theater. Narrated by renowned journalist William W. Beasley, the film served both as a war propaganda piece and a tribute to the sacrifices made by servicemen during the conflict.