A mix of scenes involving the U.S. Army Parachute Team as members execute maneuvers in the air to research various techniques for aerial maneuvers applicable to airborne military operations. Team members executing maneuvers as they skydive on various occasions. Individuals photographed in a variety of different maneuvers. Three jumpers in formation. Several viewed skydiving with smoke grenades making trails as they free-fall in a public demonstration. Team member's chutes are seen opening as they approach the 2200 foot altitude during a skydiving exhibition. View from a jumper's camera as he descends by parachute toward a target marked on the ground. View from the ground of Army skydiver about to land. Sequence of Army Parachute Team members landing successively on a ground target.
The launch of a satellite from Cape Canaveral, United States. Men gather at the launching station to watch the launch. The satellite is a missile spotting satellite and will detect the heat trails of missiles below and signal an alarm to the earth. The launch of the missile.
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower renews his open sky plans in the United States. The President meets dignitaries from the United Nations. He shows them photographs taken from 13 miles height. He offers to give American photo planes to the UN if his plan is adopted. He addresses the nation and calls on Russia to resume business like talks. A cameraman records the event.
The recovery of a capsule from an orbit in the United States. Successful launch of Discoverer XIII, the satellite is recovered from the Pacific. Men watch the satellite. U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower with other dignitaries. United States Air Force Chief Thomas White addresses the dignitaries. He presents the U.S. flag to the President.
A rocket plane reaches the highest altitude in California, United States. Jeeps and other vehicles on a street. United States Air Force Major General Robert M. White pilots the X-15 rocket plane to the highest altitude. He flies the plane nearly 25 miles over Edwards Air Force Base, California. The plane is parked on an airfield. Men gather near the plane and meet the pilot.
Celebration of the 98th birthday of American football player Amos Alonzo Stagg in Stockton, California. Men seated at a table and eating food. Stagg seated at a table. Men stand near a large birthday cake to celebrate Stagg's birthday. Stagg meets and shakes hands with people. Men applaud.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Links ©2024 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2024 CriticalPast LLC.