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A Bell Aerosystems Rocketbelt is demonstrated by pilot Bob Courter in Mexico.
A Bell Aerosystems Rocket belt is flown by pilot Bob Courter in Mexico as a demonstration for the Alliance of Progress initiated by U.S. President John F. Kennedy to establish economic cooperation between North and South America. The jet pack demonstration takes place in Mexico City. The clip begins with a shot of a man holding balloons as he walks off. People and a helicopter in the foreground. Two technicians wearing Bell Aerosystems uniforms help pilot Bob Courter adjust the Bell Rocketbelt before he takes off in front of the assembled crowd, and flies over a field for the gathered crowd while wearing the jetpack.
A screen shows the launch of a missile and a man explains working of a satellite at Alliance of Progress exhibition, Mexico.
Alliance of Progress initiated by U.S. President John F. Kennedy to establish economic cooperation between North and South America. The exhibition of the program is inaugurated in Mexico City. A sign reads (translated) 'Exploration of Space'. A space craft on display. The visitors look at the spacecraft that is exhibited. A screen showing the launch of a missile of the NASA program. A group of men and women look at the screen. A man demonstrates the working of satellite. A group of boy and girl Mexican children view the display. In the United States, two boys wearing Boy Scout uniforms view a display of a satellite model spinning in space, and three adult stand behind them. The visitors entering the exhibition ground. A poster of Kennedy at the entrance.
U.S. Secretary of State and Congressional delegation arrives by Army Air Forces plane at Washington National Airport
Film opens showing a U.S. Air Transport Command C-54 aircraft taxiing in to park at the Washington National airport, Washington, DC. Next, U.S. Secretary of State, James F. Byrnes, leaves the aircraft and descends steps, followed by a Congressional delegation, including Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg. The airport ramp is crowded with Army Air Forces personnel, photographers, and news reporters. Other Air Forces members watch from in front of the Army Air Forces Transport Command Terminal in the background. Closeup of Byrnes greeting several men in the crowd. Part of the sequence repeats again.
Mobilization and Review of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division Two in Seattle Washington during World War II
The second annual mobilization and review of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division Two, in the 13th Naval District, during World War 2. The first thing seen is a portion of a letter from a Coast Guard SPARS woman to someone at home. She mentions having spoken to Mrs. F.D.R. Scene shifts to The mobilization and review event on Lake Washington, in Seattle, Washington which involves some 300 boats belonging to members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, that parade in review. Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox (not seen) along with high ranking naval officers, and the First Lady, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, are part of the reviewing party, as guests of Mr. O.D. Fisher, aboard his yacht. (The Coast Guard Auxiliary identification, CGA 2444, is seen clearly painted on its bow.) It is anchored off the north shore of Madronna Park Beach in Lake Washington. Views of the yacht with Mrs. Roosevelt and several admirals aboard. A woman officer, in the Coast Guard SPARS, is invited to chat with Mrs. Roosevelt. She sits down next to her. At one point, they both wave toward the camera. Later, two women SPARS stand on shore and converse with Mrs. Roosevelt, as she stands aboard the yacht.
USAAF 8th Air Force B-17s returning from bombing mission over Germany in World War II
Views from a B-17 of U.S. 8th Air Force on its way back to England, after bombing mission over Germany during World War 2. The formation of B-17s is attacked by German FW-190s and ME-110 fighter planes. B-17 gunners shoot one down. They shoot down two more FW-190s and then an ME-110, which explodes in a ball of fire. An attacking German FW-190 is suddenly intercepted by a British Spitfire over the British Channel, and retreats. Seeing this, crew members in one B-17 begin to sing "Goodnight Sweetheart." Among the B-17s shown in flight, is B-17F, Serial Number 41-24635 (named:"8 Ball Mk II") of the 359th Bomb Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group, stationed at RAF Station Molesworth, England. A rainbow is seen as the returning B-17s begin landing at their home base. Two airmen are seen walking together in their flight gear, across a field.
U.S. President Kennedy is greeted by French President De Gaulle and other officials in Paris, France.
United States President John F. Kennedy and French President Charles de Gaulle in Paris, France. An aircraft arrives at Paris Orly Airport. Several people gathered on the airfield. U.S. President John Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline “Jackie” Kennedy come down the steps of the aircraft. President Kennedy is greeted by President De Gaulle and other officials. A French officer salutes and greets the President. The President shakes hands with the officials. President Kennedy, President de Gaulle, and the officials walking on the airfield. Aerial view of vehicles moving on streets. Several horsemen on the streets. The officials moving in an open carriage. Horsemen escorting the carriage. People gathered on both sides of the streets to the motorcade. U.S. and French flags hoisted on poles. Soldiers standing on sides of a path. President Kennedy and President Charles de Gaulle go up the steps of a building followed by their wives, Mrs. Kennedy and Madame Yvonne de Gaulle. The Presidents talk.