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Early attempts to fly various heavier than air contraptions. Later use of rockets for propulsion; GE jet engines circa 1951.

Early history of flight with various ornithopters and flying contraptions. A bicycle-powered 8-winged airplane collapses in front of a hangar during takeoff attempt. Man wearing a set of wings, and a tail, tries to fly by running and also by jumping off a large rock. The so-called Pitt Sky Car in action. A car equipped with an umbrella-like rotor intended for vertical takeoff. It simply jumps up and down. A man riding a bicycle being propelled in part by a pack of rockets burning behind his seat. It gets too hot and he abandons the bicycle just before the rocket pack explodes. Animated discussion of Newton's 3rd law of motion and its relevance to the jet airplane engine. Diagrams and illustrations. A Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star aircraft taking off, and in flight, with its speed brake extended. View of General Electric jet engine, circa 1951, that delivers over 5800 pounds of thrust. These engines being produced in the GE plant at Lynn, Massachusetts and the new (1951) GE plant at Lockland Ohio.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1951
Duration: 2 min 28 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063987
New York State Civil Defense Rescue Service School opens in United States

New York State Civil Defense Rescue Service School opens in United States. Volunteers learn trainings vital in case of natural disasters and atomic attacks. Volunteers learn how to rescue people from rubble and provide necessary emergency medical services.

Location: New York United States USA
Date: 1951, July 2
Duration: 60 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675025741
General Douglas MacArthur being feted in New York City upon return to the United States after being relieved of Command

General Douglas MacArthur, being welcomed with a parade by citizens in New York City, United States. A large crowd gathers at a monument in New York. Motorcade passes through streets of the city. Showering of ticker tape over the parade.

Location: New York United States USA
Date: 1951, April 20
Duration: 1 min 6 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675045124
A ticker tape parade for U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur in New York, United States.

During timeframe of the Korean War: A ticker tape parade in New York City, United States. Soldiers carry the flag of the U.S. during the parade. A line of cars is driven on streets of New York City. Spectators gathered. U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur with an official in a car.

Location: New York City USA
Date: 1951
Duration: 21 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675032167
The new (circa 1951) GE jet engine plant at Lockland, Ohio. Engines being assembled. Various aircraft using GE engines

Views of the new (1951) GE jet engine assembly plant at Lockland Ohio. Animated description and U.S. map showing numerous suppliers across the country that contribute parts for the jet engines assembled at the GE Lockland plant.Views inside the plant, with engines being assembled. GE staff members, including chief engineer, Donald F. Warner, are seen in the plant. Various U.S. jet warplanes taking off, including: Hughes XF-91; North American F-86D Sabrejet ; Martin XB-51; North American B-45 Tornado; Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber; and Convair B-36.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1952
Duration: 2 min 5 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063988
Armistice agreement brings the Korean War to a halt, Panmunjon, Korea.

Major events of 1953. Field ambulances arrive at Freedom village bringing repatriated prisoners at the end of hostilities during the Korean War. General William Harrison of United States and General Nam II of North Korea sign the armistice agreement in Panmunjon bringing the war to a halt. War weary American soldiers return home and receive a warm welcome. Soldiers hug their family and friends as they reunite with them. The Statue of Liberty in New York, United States. (Note: Among those repatriated, seconds 18-21 and 26-28 of the clip show Rifleman George Hobson from Fazakerley, Liverpool, of the Royal Ulster Rifles, who was shot and captured at the Battle of the Imjin River in 1951.)

Location: Panmunjom Korea
Date: 1953, July
Duration: 1 min 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049154
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