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Northrop prototype aircraft YB-49 taxis and takes off.

Prototype flying wing heavy bomber aircraft YB-49 (from Northrop) and a refueling truck parked on an airfield. Jet engines on wing of YB-49. Civilians work on YB-49. YB-49 taxis and hangars in background. YB-49 takes off.

Date: 1947, November 19
Duration: 3 min 32 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675039694
Norhrtop prototype heavy bomber aircraft YB-49 taxis up to hangar.

View of heavy bomber "flying wing" aircraft YB-49. The Northrop YB-49 performs aerial maneuvers. YB-49 taxis down runway. XB-49 taxis up to hangar.

Date: 1947, December 23
Duration: 2 min 3 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675039695
Skiing in Sun Valley Idaho and ski jumping at Bear Mountain in New York

Sun Valley Resort in the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho opens to public after serving as a U.S. Navy rest center during World War 2. Skiers atop ridge look over wide view of Sun Valley resort and snow covered mountains. Skiers board a horse driven sleight or sled in front of a ski lodge. Nineteen colleges take part in tricky Slalom races. Views of skiers competing on the ski slopes. Scene changes to ski jumping in New York, and the Torger Tokle Memorial Jump for amateur ski jumpers at Bear Mountains in New York. Art Davlin wins the competition. Dot Graves is the only woman entrant. Views of ski jumpers landing, some with mishaps, after the jump.

Date: 1947, January 9
Duration: 2 min 6 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675040920
A United States Air Force C-54 aircraft arrives at an airport, carrying Secretary of State, George C. Marshall

Secretary of State George C. Marshall and his wife, Katherine, arrive in a U.S. Air Force C-54 and descend steps from the aircraft. A reporter interviews Secretary Marshall on his arrival. State Department officials accompany him in a car as he departs the airfield.

Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 3 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675043781
An enactment about U.S. Air Force personnel Carl W. Kramer as he prepares to go on a duty to a foreign land.

'To a Foreign Land' an enactment depicts duty on to a foreign land (Germany) of U.S. Air Force personnel Carl W. Kramer from the United States. Wife of Carl W. Kramer reaches and enters into her house. She receives a call of an officer. Officer tells her about overseas duty of her husband in Germany. On next morning, Carl reports in the office of U.S. Air Force personnel. Carl and officer talk about overseas journey and rental charges in Germany. Carl seeks permission to bring his wife and daughter overseas. Carl seated at a table and his wife cleans utensils. She talks to Carl. Their daughter 'Jenny' comes with her pet. Carl and his wife report at the office of USAF personnel. Personnel types a document and gives it to Carl's wife. Mrs Carl and her daughter pose in front of a camera to get a passport sized photo clicked in a photo lab. They go at a dispensary. Doctor examines Jenny. Dentist examines Carl. Carl works in his office. Carl signs a power of attorney of House and other things, by making Jenny and his wife beneficiaries. Carl and his wife discuss a problem at the office of USAF personnel. Carl meets overseas project officer. Carl and his family takes dinner. Their daughter gets upset. Mother explains to her. Carl and his wife realize separation in their married life.

Date: 1947
Duration: 9 min 2 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045202
American aviator Howard Hughes and an official speak to newsmen in the United States.

American aviator Howard Hughes and an official talk with newsmen in the United States. Hughes poses with the official. Photographers take pictures. The official speaks to the newsmen and Hughes stands bedside him. The H-4 (HK-1) Hercules flying boat. Howard Hughes and the officer enter a room.

Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 47 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675047764