A robot jet bomber is tested by United States Air Force in Florida. At a USAF base the multi jet B-47 Stratojet bomber taxis and takes off. The bomber is under complete remote control. Operators control each stage of its flight from the base. The bomber in flight.
Montage of scenes showing U.S. Marines undergoing training at the ordnance school (probably at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland). Film opens showing a large sign identifying the "Ordnance School, Marine Corps School." Camera backs away, revealing two orange-colored Terrier guided missiles rotating around on their launchers. Glimpse into a classroom where an instructor uses a pointer to discuss weapon features. Instructor and students outside standing with the two terrier missiles. Marines march in formation past a circular spot containing an artillery piece and a tall white column and a much smaller artistic representation of a Seahorse.Partly obscured by trees, writing on the column reads "...seas School." Navy and marine officers confering at a table. Trainees operating the maneuvering mechanism of twin Bofors 40mm gun. Closeup of the gun. Marines aboard ship undergoing arms inspection. Marines in England, watching British Highlanders on parade.
X-15 rocket-powered aircraft piloted by Joseph Albert Walker setting a new altitude record of 169,600 feet in California, United States. The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft lands on a dry lake bed. The aircraft taxis. Smoke trails out of the aircraft.
X-15 rocket-powered aircraft piloted by Joseph Albert Walker setting a new altitude record of 169,600 feet in California, United States. The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft with the Bomber NB-52A in flight. The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft lands at the Edwards Air Force Base. The aircraft taxis along the runway. Smoke trails out of the aircraft.
X-15 rocket-powered aircraft piloted by Joseph Albert Walker setting a new altitude record of 169,600 feet in California, United States. The Bomber NB-52A Stratofortress taxis and takes off with X-15 rocket-powered aircraft under the wing. Smoke trails out of the aircraft. View of the runway at the Edwards Air Force Base.
X-15 rocket-powered aircraft piloted by Joseph Albert Walker setting a new altitude record of 169,600 feet in California, United States. Bomber NB-52A Stratofortress lands and taxis. Aircraft deploys its drogue parachute for landing. View of the barren land.