A motorcade for United States President John F. Kennedy passes the crowded Hainerberg Circle in Wiesbaden, Germany. Security in motorcycles surround the motorcade as they move on the road. President Kennedy arrives at Wiesbaden Air Base Operations. President Kennedy inspects various aircraft from his limousine at the airbase. Air Force crew stand at attention for President Kennedy. A United States Air Force officer greets President Kennedy. Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport plane and Douglas C-124 Globemaster II cargo aircraft are seen.
A motorcade for United States President John F. Kennedy passes crowded Hainerberg Circle in Wiesbaden, Germany. Photographers take photos of President Kennedy and his aides. President Kennedy shakes hands with United States Air Force officers and crew during his visit. President Kennedy speaks with Commander of United States Air Forces in Europe, General Truman H. Landon. President Kennedy greets and shakes hands with crowd of German civilians from behind fence. Honor guards salute the president and General Landon. President Kennedy and General Landon board Air Force One aircraft (VC-137C SAM 26000).
United States Air Force aircraft perform an airshow upon the departure of United States President John F. Kennedy at the Wiesbaden Air Base Operations in Wiesbaden, Germany. President Kennedy and of United States Air Forces in Europe General Truman H. Landon inspect United States Air Force officers and crew and greet spectators. General Landon salutes as he stands beside President Kennedy. President Kennedy greets the military band playing music. President Kennedy and General Landon board Air Force One aircraft (VC-137C SAM 26000). Crewmen pushing air stair back before departure. Sign reads “Headquarters 7101st Air Base Wing Wiesbaden Air Base”.
Famous Luftwaffe ace, Major Major Hans-Ulrich Rudel, and other figures, at an airfield in Berlin, Germany, 1944, during WW2. Narrator notes that Major Rudel is the first fighter aircraft pilot to be decorated with the Knight's Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, the highest decoration. Major Hans-Ulrich Rudel was the first and only German to ever receive this award. Standing in front of a group of German soldiers, Major Rudel is interviewed about his most dangerous experience. He talks about a time he outran Soviet troops on foot after being shot in the left shoulder. Once back to safety, Major Rudel says he returned to his aircraft to continue the battle, despite his injury. The men laugh when Major Rudel jokes that he was only able to rejoin the battle because his army doctor was on vacation. Major Rudel talks about the number of tanks he destroyed in his first missions. Shot of Major Rudel climbing into the cockpit of a Henschel Hs 129 ground-attack aircraft. Scene changes to built-on cameras on a German ground-attack aircraft, documenting the shelling of Soviet tanks.
Large bell outside the church during 10th Evangelical Convention in West Berlin. Aerial view of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin, Germany). East Berlin people, including children, attend the convention in West Berlin at the height of the Cold War. Elders attend the convention sessions in church. Priest addresses people who came to attend session.
Civilians watch in West berlin, Germany. Sergeant in tank turret looking through binoculars into the Eastern side during Berlin Crisis. East German police stand at the crossing point at Friedrichstrasse.
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