Period dramatization: RAF Vickers Wellington OJ-F 'F for Freddie' flies back to the United Kingdom after successfully bombing its target in Germany during World War 2. View of bomber gunner through canopy while firing. German anti-aircraft artillery firing at night. Inside Vickers Wellington bomber as it is hit. Crew member falling to floor of aircraft. Bomber pilot in cockpit struggling to fly while radioing, "OK chaps, don't worry, everything's alright...anybody hurt?" Bomber pilot changing positions with copilot during flight. A RAF officer exits radio room at RAF Mildenhall and submits a message to fellow officer. RAF officers consult a map at RAF Mildenhall. Bomber commander tends to a radioman’s injured leg onboard while in flight. Bomber propeller spinning at night as pilot is in cockpit. View of Vickers Wellington oil gauge. Copilot notes to commander that "oil pressure is dropping." Vickers Wellington bomber begins descent. RAF officer smoking a pipe at RAF Mildenhall while observing a map. RAF officer radios, saying “control calling, how is the weather please?” View of PA speaker at control headquarters with voice heard over radio saying, "visibility is down to 500 yards." RAF officer, smoking a pipe, says “Hmm I was afraid of that."
United States Ambassador to Iran Henry F. Grady gives an interview for Longines Chronoscope on CBS Television. Advertisement for Swiss watchmaker Longines-Wittnauer watch company. Longines Chronoscope moderation Frank Knight introduces himself, with Frazier Hunt and William Bradford Huie the panelists for the interview. Former Ambassador to Iran Mr. Henry F. Grady is introduced to the audience. The panelists and Mr. Grady discuss about the nationalization of the Iranian oil industry. Mr. Grady talks about the control of private companies, mainly American and British, of the Iranian oil industry before the nationalization. “I don’t think Russia could get any of the oil” Ambassador Grady said when asked about the possibility of Soviet takeover of the Iranian oil industry. William Bradford Huie asks Grady about Premier Mohammad Mosaddegh, the leader behind the nationalization movement. Ambassador Grady briefly gives his opinion about a possible settlement between foreign companies and Iran until he is interrupted by Huie. Frank Knight introduces the panelists and guests again before advertising Longines watches to the audience. Longines clock gears and mechanism moving. Display of international gold medal awards won by Longines. Longines wristwatches for men and women on display.
Mrs. Iris Rose Hansen, wife of Assistant Air Force Secretary (R&D) Grant L. Hansen christens a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighter in Saint Louis, Missouri. United States Air Force generals and VIPs witness the christening event. A “No Smoking” sign is seen behind the USAF VIPs. Grant L. Hansen talks to his wife on the tarmac after the aircraft christening. A general speaks to other officials. Some VIPs inspect the cockpit and body of the F-15 fighter.
President John F. Kennedy attends the United States Air Force Academy Graduation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. An official introduces President Kennedy before the president takes his place in front of the podium. President John F. Kennedy delivers an address to the graduates of the Air Force. (Speech contents: President thanks the Academy for the honorary degree bestowed upon him, discusses his plans for a new civilian aviation program, ensures the graduates of the continued importance of manned aircraft despite increases in automation, and explains that military policy cannot be separated from political or diplomatic decisions.) Cameramen take footage of the president’s speech. Air Force Academy officials and the audience listen to President Kennedy’s graduation speech.
USS Oriskany in Korean waters. U.S. Navy Chance Vought F4U Corsair fighter bombers on the aircraft carrier. Freezing temperatures ice the deck of USS Oriskany. Airmen clear the iced deck with shovels. Ice covered deck gun. Planes in flight. The planes reach Korean shores and drop bombs. Machine gun and rocket fire over supply routes, railroads, coastal shipping, supply dumps, troop concentrations and transport columns. Clouds of black smoke due to the explosions. GIs arrive at the Do-BONG ORPHAN ASYLUM in Korea. Korean war orphans run to greet them. Soldiers distribute warm clothes to the children.
Pre-flight inspection of the U.S. Air Force F-102A Delta Dagger interceptor aircraft. The plane on the runway. Crewmen nearby. The crew chief inspects the landing gear including ground safety pins, tires, landing light and high pressure air gauge. He checks for hydraulic and fuel leaks. Inspection of the armament door. The pilot climbs up to the cockpit, raises the canopy and inspects the seat belts and shoulder harness. He gets into the seat and inspects the switches and oxygen pressure. On the outside, he examines the flexi glass and wind shield. He climbs down.