News report about oath taking of Gerald Ford as 38th President of the United States, Washington DC. Gerald Ford immediately after completing his introductory speech to assembly of guests and White House assistants. President Ford and Mrs Betty Ford depart from the hall escorted by U.S. Military aides. The crowd departs from the hall after the ceremony. A White House correspondent, Robert Pierpoint, reports about the swearing in ceremony from the grounds of Lafayette Park outside the White House. The guests leave the East Room of the White House for an official dinner. Pierpoint and citizens in Lafayette Park.
An advertisement for Ford's international weekly newspaper Dearborn Independent. Information about a page by Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company. Information about international news and editorials in the newspaper.
Exteriors of Max Factor's new makeup studio in Los Angeles, California. Make up artist Max Factor is greeted by various Hollywood stars like Anita Louse, May Robson, Binnie Barnes, band leader Ted Lewis, Tom Brown, Paula Stone, Tom Cavanaugh, Paul Ellis, Sophie Tucker, Chris Marie Meeker who was a stand in for Greta Garbo, Virginia Randall who doubled for Mae West, Pluma Noisom who stood in for Claudette Colbert. Stars get their make up done at the salon. A beauty parlor for men also. A woman gives beauty treatment to a man. Hollywood comedian Jimmy Durante looks into a mirror. He gets a facial done by a woman at the parlor. He jokes about the beauty treatment. From a November 14, 1960 newsreel recounting events from 25 years prior.
The new giant Pan American World Airways "Atlantic Clipper" (Boeing 314 Flying Boat) christened in Baltimore, Maryland. The second 7-1-pass seaplane for ocean service, the 'Atlantic Clipper' outside a hangar. A large crowd gathered for the ceremony. The seated guests. Pan American World Airways founder Juan Trippe addresses the gathering. U.S. Senator Millard Tydings and his wife, and Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. seated among the guests. The Clipper is christened by Mrs. Tydings. Dignitaries board the aircraft.
A U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) training film titled 'How to fly the B-17. Part I. Ground Operations.' about inspections and safety precautions by a pilot prior to take off. A USAAF officer trains a new pilot beginning his career as a USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress pilot. The instructing officer, trainee pilot and aircraft engineer inspect a USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress. They rotate the propeller blades to inspect engine number 3 and 4. Interior inspection: The three airmen climb into the B-17. Inspection: tail oleo, cylinder, any loose or unanchored parts, ball turret, hand break position, control cables throughout the ship, hand cranks in place, hatch secure, locking dogs in place. The officer instructs the pilot about checking the aircraft's computed loaded weight and CG before each flight, and their effect on the flight. Fire extinguisher check, bomb bay check, emergency bomb release lever check. Cockpit check: fire extinguisher beside the door, all access doors and covers from the cockpit window. The officer and pilot strap into their respective seats to proceed with the check. The officer (acting as the co-pilot) reads out each item from the check list as the pilot conducts the check simultaneously. They complete Form 1A and sign the exceptional release required under special circumstances. Check: radio chart, weather code, Form 1A for loading and passenger list. (World War II period).
A U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) training film titled 'How to fly the B-17. Part I. Ground Operations.' about inspections and safety precautions by a pilot prior to take off. A USAAF officer trains a new pilot beginning his career as a USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress pilot. The instructing officer, trainee pilot and aircraft engineer inspect a USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress. Cockpit check including seat and controls check: Seat check: seat belts, seat adjustment, rudder pedals. Control check: rudders and elevator controls unlocked, lock down and latched, aileron lock. Trim tab indicators inspection: rudder tab control, elevator tab control, aileron tab control. Check for: fuel transfer valves and switches, inter-coolers, JAIROS, fuel shut off switches, landing gear switch, cowl flaps, turbos, waste gate open, idle cut offs, throttles, RPM, auto pilot, de-ice and anti-ices, wing and propellers, cabin heat controllers, generators. Engine start check: The officer instructs the pilot to check for the fire guard with a fire extinguisher standing by near each engine. The pilot warns the ground crew for propeller clearance. (World War II period).
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