“The Fighting Lady (1944) is an Academy Award winning documentary/propaganda film produced by the U.S. Navy.The plot of the film revolves around the life of seamen on board an anonymous aircraft carrier – “the Fighting Lady”. Frequently mentioned is the old adage that war is 99% waiting. The film is notable for its use of Technicolor footage shot by “gun cameras” hoisted directly on naval artillery during combat. This gives a very realistic edge to the film, while the chronological following of the ship and crew mirror the experiences of the seamen who went from green recruits through the rigors of military life, battle, and, for some, death.”