Northrop Aircraft jet-powered heavy bomber prototype YB-49 taxis and readies for takeoff. Aircraft B-25, DC-3, and other planes in foreground. YB-49 takes off. Control tower and building in foreground.
Aircraft YB-49 lands on runway. Aircraft P-80 and civilians are seen in foreground. YB-49 taxi and take off. YB-49 emits smoke trails from wings.
Aircrafts YB-49 (Northrop heavy bomber prototype) and P-80 perform aerial maneuvers. YB-49 lands and officials are seen in foreground. YB-49 towed on airfield. Officials look at YB-49. Ground crew refuels YB-49.
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.
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.
United States President Harry S. Truman addresses the Joint Session of Congress in Washington, unveiling what became known as the Truman Doctrine. He urges the Joint Session of Congress to take steps to halt communism by providing financial aid to Turkey and Greece (during Greek Civil War).
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