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Jumpmaster talks on microphone during an air search mission.

Air Search for United States Air Force aircraft C-47 which crashed in French Italian Alps. The jumpmaster kneels near the door of SA-16 and wears a helmet. He talks on microphone. View of C-47 crash site on Mount Corbono in the Italian Alps near Nice Airport in France. Rugged mountain peaks of the French Italian Alps. The mountain peaks are misty and snow covered. Aircraft in view.

  • Location: Nice France
Date: 1954, October
Duration: 1 min 55 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
 
 
Major Rufus Hessberg paramedic flight surgeon for a rescue mission at Nice Airport, France.

Air Search for United States Air Force aircraft C-47 which crashed in French Italian Alps. B-26 aircraft taxis at Nice Airport, France. A C-47 takes off from Nice Airport. Paramedics prepare to board a C-47 for personnel and equipment drop in crash site area. Rescue personnel load equipment into C-47. Pilots and paramedics check map. Group kneels off on ramp with map spread out. Paramedic jumpmaster Sergeant Curtiss of the 84th Air Rescue Squadron holds pre mission briefing. Major Rufus Hessberg paramedic flight surgeon heads jump team at crash site.

  • Location: Nice France
Date: 1954, October
Duration: 1 min 53 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
 
 
Major Rufus Hessberg, Sergeant Curtiss and Sergeant Pollier at Nice Airport, France for a rescue mission.

Air Search for United States Air Force aircraft C-47 which crashed in French Italian Alps. Paramedics prepare to board a C-47 for personnel and equipment drop in crash site area. Paramedics don their gear before boarding C-47. Major Rufus Hessberg, Sergeant Curtiss and Sergeant Pollier of 84th Air Rescue Squadron of Rhein-Main Air Base in Germany get ready. Sergeant Curtiss inspects gear of paramedics. Paramedics board a C-47 aircraft.

  • Location: Nice France
Date: 1954, October
Duration: 2 min 17 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
 
 
Colonel Robert L Rizon directs the search mission in France.

Air Search for United States Air Force aircraft C-47 which crashed in French Italian Alps. Colonel Robert L Rizon, Commander of the 12th Air Rescue group of Rhein-Main Air Base in Germany directs the search mission. Colonel Robert L Rizon and another pilot discuss flight plans. They discuss the search pattern for crash area. They climb into T-33 aircraft for take off.

  • Location: Nice France
Date: 1954, October
Duration: 1 min 8 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
 
 
Colonel Robert Walker and Major Vance for a search mission in France.

Air Search for United States Air Force aircraft C-47 which crashed in French Italian Alps. A sign reads 'Operations and flight plans'. French villa used as temporary headquarters for 84th Air Rescue Group. Air Rescue Squadron Personnel relax on sidewalk in front of building. Air Rescue Squadron Personnel wait for take off schedule. Colonel Robert Walker and Major Vance, Operation Officer in front of the temporary operations building at Nice Airport.

  • Location: Nice France
Date: 1954, October
Duration: 1 min 10 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
 
 
Funeral procession of American passengers killed due to crash at Nice Airport in France.

Air Search for United States Air Force aircraft C-47 which crashed in French Italian Alps. French Honor Guard at funeral rites at Nice Airport, France. Officers salute funeral rites. Colonel Rizon, Commander of the 84th Air Rescue Group headed the rescue mission. Members salute as casket is moved. French Honor Guard stands at attention. Italian motorcycle police. Pall bearers remove caskets from hearses and carry them to C-119. Motorcycle guard stands at attention. Funeral procession. Funeral wreath presented by City of Nice to the American passengers killed in crash. Crew chief closes door of aircraft.

  • Location: Nice France
Date: 1954, October
Duration: 3 min 19 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
 

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