United States Air Force Colonel Richard T. Herlund, base commander, speaks over microphone at Thule Air Force Base in Greenland. He introduces secretary of Air Force, Mr Talbott. Mr Talbott comes on stage and gives a brief speech to honor those serving at the base. He reads messages to the troops from President Eisenhower and introduces Arthur Godfrey and his group of entertainers.
U.S. Air Force aircrews prepare for NEAC (Northeast Air Command) Rocket Meet show at Thule Air Base, Greenland. Airmen load 2.75 rockets into F-89D Scorpion wingtip firing pod. Pilot and crew members don helmets and board the aircraft. Aircraft F-89D Scorpion in flight. Aircraft lands at Thule Air Base.
The exercise wind chill at the Thule Air Base in Greenland. A long line of the U.S. Air Force Douglas C-124 Globemaster on snow covered ramp. The U.S. troops stand near the aircraft. Troops prepare to board the aircraft.
The exercise wind chill at Thule Air Base in Greenland. The United States Army Sikorsky H-19 helicopter on ramp. The United States Air Force Lockheed F-94 Starfire aircraft in flight. The aircraft taxis on the air base.
Snow and ice covered regions in Greenland as seen from aerial view. View of the mount Dundas and the surrounding area. Aerial view of Thule Air Base.
A sign, bearing images of the American and Danish flags, reads, in Danish and English: "Dance Tonight." At bottom of the sign is a silhouette of the ship and the words: " U.S.C.G. Northland." Local Greenland native Inuit couples dance to the accompaniment of a local band of musicians. The location appears to be a small gymnasium, with a basketball hoop seen at one end. Several of the dancers appear to be U.S. Coast Guardsmen. A large group of spectators stand on a balcony overlooking the gym dance floor. Many young women are seen. Some enjoy refreshments. The hall is adorned with a huge American flag, in front of which a life preserver, from the ship, is suspended. Lettering on it reads: "Northland. U.S. Coast Guard."