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The launching of a JB-2, based on the German V-1 buzz bomb, surface to surface missile at Eglin Field, Florida.

From a review of research and development in guided missiles by the United States Air Force from 1919 to 1948. A JB-2 (Jet Bomb 2) "Loon" based on the German V-1 buzz bomb, surface-to-surface missile. Technicians examine a scale model of the JB-2 missile. Air Force research and development of American type JB-2 missile, the first unmanned guided missile in America's arsenal. A JB-2 is launched from Santa Rosa Island, Florida. A rocket assists in take off. The rocket unit falls away immediately after JB-2 rises into the air. A control aircraft flies overhead showing JB-2 launchings at Eglin Field. JB-2 in flight. The JB-2 was sub-contracted by Republic: Airframe by Willys-Overland; Engine by Ford Motor Company, the IJ-15-1, which copied the German V-1's 900-lb. thrust Argus-Schmidt pulse-jet; Guidance by Jack and Heintz Company; Launch System by Monsanto; Rocket launch sleds by Northrop.. (World War II period).

Date: 1945
Duration: 1 min 11 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046009
A JB-10, surface-to-surface missile launched from a launching track at Eglin Field, Florida.

A review of research and development in guided missiles by the United States Air Force from 1919 to 1948. A JB-10, (Jet Bomb 10) surface-to-surface missile. A still photograph of a JB-10 missile in flight. A ground view still photograph of a JB-10. A ground view still photograph of the missile on a launching track. A JB-10 launching shows a rocket unit falling away. The missile starts over water. Flames spurt from the tail of the missile at the Eglin Field. (World War II period).

Date: 1945
Duration: 1 min 48 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046011
Swimsuit models display metallic swimsuits at Cypress Gardens in Florida, United States.

Swimsuit models show designer Willa Worthington's creations, metallic swimsuits at Cypress Gardens in Florida, United States.

Date: 1948, January 27
Duration: 41 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029887
Water skiers participate in a water ski-jumping competition at Cypress Gardens in Florida,USA.

Water skiers participate in a water ski-jumping competition at Cypress Gardens in Florida, USA. Spectators at the bank watch in delight. Photographers at the bank, take photos. The winner poses with his trophy for the camera.

Date: 1948, January 27
Duration: 1 min 22 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029888
Octogenarian George Mobley seated in the dug out holds a divining rod to take out hidden pirate gold in Florida.

Men digging in the city streets for hidden pirate gold in Green Clove Springs, Florida. Octogenarian George Mobley stands with men. George Mobley starts his search for pirate gold. Mobley takes out his hat. Doctor H H. Humphery with a cigar in his mouth. Men digging the street. People stand around a dug out looking at the men digging the street for pirate gold. A giant scoop is pulled up. George Mobley seated in the dug out holding a divining rod. George Mobley with the rod.

Date: 1948, January 26
Duration: 1 min 3 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675069639