M2 Carbine fired in the United States. A man holds M1 and M2 Carbine. A lever on M2 that makes it different from the M1. A man fires M2 carbine as he pulls the trigger. Lever being moved forward and M2 is automatically operated. Magazine used for the M2 Carbine. An operating model of M2 Carbine. A lever being fitted on the crank pin. Trigger being squeezed to demonstrate the mechanism of the new M 2 Carbine. A man pulls th lever. Slide of the operating model moves down. Selector being fitted on crank pin. A man demonstrates the automatic and semi automatic mechanism of the M 2 Carbine. A man fires the Carbine. (World War II period).
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).
A training film which introduces U.S. Navy F8U-2N Crusader aircraft and summarizes differences between F8U-2N and other F8U series aircraft, United States. F8U-2N in flight. Pilots adjust knob at instrument panel of an aircraft. Shows three pneumatic pressure gauges under missile mount on right hand forward fuselage of F8U-2N parked at an airfield. Pilots makes a walk around inspection of aircraft. Pilot at ventral fins of an aircraft. Pair of air scoops on aircraft. Sidewinder missiles on side of aircraft. Animation shows additional fuel tank and function of forward transfer cell. Cockpit arrangement shows control panel of F8U-2N with various switches and knobs. Airman climbs to cockpit of F8U-2N. Pilot aboard F8U-2N. External power operation of plane as pilot adjusts switches on instrument panel. Animated chart details working of AC and DC generator. Indicators on instrument panel of F8U-2N parked at an airfield. F8U-2N taxis and takes off.
Film introduces U.S. Navy F8U-1E Crusader and F8U-2 Crusader aircraft and compares them with the F8U-1 Crusader aircraft, United States. F8U-1E and F8U-2 parked at an airfield. Pilot makes an inspection. Three pneumatic system pressure gauges located on right hand forward fuselage of F8U-2. A pair of air scoops added to provide additional cooling air to after burner. Ventral fins on each side of plane. Pilot boards the F8U-2. F8U-2 cockpit arrangement shows instrument panel with various switches and indicators. Scope for APS-67 radar in F8U-2. APS-67 control panel on left console. Armament panel with indicators. Chart depicts AC and DC generator installation due to additional radar system installed. Pilot control knob on air conditioning panel. Emergency canopy handle located on instrument panel hood. Airmen around F8U-2. F8U-2 takes off from an airfield.
Training film introduces U.S. Navy F8U-2N Crusader aircraft and summarizes its flight operations, United States. F8U-2N in flight. Pilot turns auto-pilot switch to on. Engage-disengage button being pressed by pilot. F8U-2N in flight. Pilot moves bank control knob. F8U-2N banks. Animated chart details roll control and pitch control of F8U-2N. Pilot uses pitch trim wheel. Pilot disengages autopilot, levels off, re-trims, and reengages autopilot for level flight. Altitude hold switch being pressed to engage. Animated chart depicts altitude control of F8U-2N. Pilot uses pitch trim wheel. F8U-2N in flight. Pilot rides control stick.
Activities of U.S. Navy Air VP-6 Patrol Squadron in North Korea during the Korean War. Two Aviation Ordnancemen (AO) load ammunition in nose guns of U.S. Navy Lockheed P2V Neptune aircraft. An Aviation ordnanceman cleans out gun ports of the P2V. A man checks trailing antenna of P2V. An AO on a wing of the aircraft pulls up a hose for refueling the aircraft. The AO refuels the aircraft. The men stand in a group and talk to each other. The men board P2V through nose hatch. The men climb out of the P2V through nose and belly hatches. The crew members stand near P2V after hop. The P2V stationary on a ground.
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