Progress of U.S. military aviation in the United States. Two ground crewmen walks toward an aircraft U.S. O-39 minus wheel spats and canopy, parked in front of a hangar. A civilian installs an aerometrogram (an instrument used to record pressure, humidity, and temperature) on the wing of an aircraft O-39 minus wheel spats and canopy. Pilot of the aircraft wearing foul weather face gear. The aircraft radio operator contacts the control tower. He tells them they are going to take off. Aircraft O-39, parked in front of the hangar as engine starts. The O-39 in flight over a weather tower. It flies in a fog bank and disappears. The radio operator contacts the control tower. Ground radio operator verify the contact. Ground radio operator receives a call from the aircraft radio operator. Aircraft radio operator makes contact with the airfield. Fog-shrouded New York Harbor. Statue of Liberty dimly visible. Ocean liners and tugs underway in the fog-shrouded New York Harbor.
Coverage of causes of U.S. Air Force B-47E Stratojet crash on take off in the United States. U.S. Air Force major R. R. McCormick considers major aircraft accidents of B-47E, its causes and misuses of flight control during take off. He shows original footage: B-47s take off from runway. He points out during a safety lecture, the result of unsafe take off, total loss in fire on chart. He explains aircraft accident by feet points drawn on board. He explains heavy weight take off by early and late models of B-47E drawn on board. He shows still shots of the accident. He points out on chart. He gives three conclusions of aircraft accident: general misuse of flight control during take off, improper techniques during cross one take off and pilot unawareness about technical problem.
French Prime Minister Rene Pleven visits New York. Rene Pleven arrives in New York and disembarks from an aircraft. He is greeted by U.S. President Harry S. Truman in Washington DC, with whom he will conduct talks on Atlantic Pact measures.
The newest gimmick in tires and an underwater truck in the United States. Two men look at puncture proof tires. A man seated in a car smiles. The newest gimmick in tires is demonstrated on the Indianapolis Speedway. A truck moves and is driven underwater. The truck is driven as a submarine. It comes out of water.
The United States welcomes French President Auriol during his state visit. President Jules-Vincent Auriol accompanied by his wife Michelle Aucoutuier and top French diplomats arrives in the United States for a state visit. He visits the Statue of Liberty in New York. President Auriol waves to the crowd. In Washington DC, U.S. President Harry S. Truman, and the members of the official family greet President Auriol. The motorcade of President Auriol is driven through the streets of the city. President Truman and Auriol seated in a car of the motorcade. People standing on both sides of the roads welcome President Auriol. Flags of the United States and France. President Auriol delivers a speech about his visit to help strengthen ties of Franco-American friendship.
Football match between Michigan State and Notre Dame in United States. Match in progress. Crowd cheer and applaud. Michigan state beats Notre Dame, 21-3.
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