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Charles Lindbergh takes off for his trans-Atlantic flight from New York

American aviator Charles Lindbergh begins his solo trans-Atlantic flight. Men prepare Lindbergh's plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis' at Roosevelt Field (Piombo Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530, United States) in New York. Lindbergh and the officials head towards the plane. A crowd gathered around to view the event. A man refuels the plane. Lindbergh helped into his flying gear. He climbs into the cockpit. The plane taxis and takes off. People watch it disappear in the sky. Lindbergh's plane in flight.

Date: 1927, May 20
Duration: 2 min 2 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031352
Aviator Charles Lindbergh flies from Washington DC to New York after his return to the United States.

Aviator Charles Lindbergh welcomed in New York after his Trans-Atlantic flight. Lindbergh flies to the bay. Numerous ships and boats approach the harbor. Lindbergh's plane in flight. Flags on the boats and steamers. Large crowds aboard each vessel. A blimp in flight. A float plane on the water. A steamer full of people.

Date: 1928
Duration: 1 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031370
Governor Smith presents the State's Medal of Valor to aviator Charles Lindbergh in New York.

Aviator Charles Lindbergh welcomed in New York. He reviews troops marching by in his honor at Central Park Mall. Lindbergh with his mother Evangeline Lindbergh on the podium. NY Governor Al Smith presents Lindbergh the State's Medal of Valor as his mother looks on. Policemen control the large crowd. People wait for him in Central Park. A decorated float with a model of Lindbergh's plane 'Spirit of Saint Louis'. Governor Smith with Lindbergh and his mother on stage. Lindbergh addresses the gathering and stands amidst two officers.

Date: 1927
Duration: 3 min 21 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031418
Jean Byrne, Brooklyn borough President JJ Byrne's daughter, presents a medal to Charles Lindberg in New York.

Aviator Charles Lindberg honored in Brooklyn, New York after his trans-Atlantic flight. Policemen on motorcycles escort Lindbergh's motorcade. Dense throngs on either side of the streets for 20 miles to get a glimpse of Lindbergh. The motorcade arrives at the venue. A large crowd gathered. The people sing 'Star Spangled Banner'. Jean Byrne, Brooklyn borough President JJ Byrne's daughter, presents a medal to Lindberg as the crowd cheers. Lindbergh addresses the crowd.

Date: 1927
Duration: 3 min 24 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031419
Last minute preparations with fire proof jackets and the launching of a V-2 rocket at Holloman AFB in New Mexico.

V-2 rocket launched at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. A red flag is raised. The rocket V-2 in the launch tower. Personnel prepare before the launch. The liquid oxygen tank on trailer for fueling. Technicians wearing fire protective clothing. Fire fighting men and equipment standing by during the refueling. Technicians make last minute preparations. The rocket in launching position. The tip of V-2 missile. A large truck moves away from missile. (World War II period).

Date: 1945, July
Duration: 2 min 20 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031549
V-2 rocket fired along with Doctor O' Day and other technicians at Holloman AFB in New Mexico.

V-2 rocket fired at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. Doctor O' Day, Director of Upper Air Research with other technicians. Technicians work on the launching tower. Liaison aircraft flies directly above V-2 Rocket. People gathered around the tower. The tower removed from the rocket. Red fumes coming out of control blockhouse. Man moves at the top of the control house. The rocket is fired. Smoke trails out of V-2. Rocket goes up 80 miles. Fumes coming out of control building. (World War II period).

Date: 1945, July
Duration: 2 min 17 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675031550