John M Russell served aboard the Shipley Bay during WWII as the ship's photographer. This original 16mm film was shot entirely aboard the USS Shipley Bay.  This is the only know film footage in existence specific to the Shipley Bay. John Russell converted the film to DVD in 2009 and you can view it by clicking [here].

This video does not include any footage of the
USS Shipley Bay.  It includes many outstanding operational and combat scenes of other Escort Carrier's participating in the Battle of Okinawa.

To preview or obtain a copy of this video, contact Traditions Military Videos.