Soviet Space dogs Mushka, Laika,and Albina, are held on leashes by a researcher. They wear special harnesses equipped to capture vital signs. The dog Albina had already been on two sub-orbital space flights. But Laika was deemed better suited for this mission. Her space cabin is displayed. Either side of the space cabin are shown plates that generate oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. Containers of water and food are shown. Laika is shown in the cabin in which she had been trained. Closeup of Laika.
Soviet orbital vehicle, Sputnik II (Prosteyshiy Sputnik 2) is shown, as it undergoes final preparations prior to launch. View of the circular heat shield of the Sputnik II. Technician shows how a protective cone will protect the vehicle during launch. The protective cone is inserted. The protective cone is released during the demonstration. Then while the narrator explains how the cover will be released in space, it is illustrated by means of a wire pulling the cover from Sputnik II.
Evolution of United States Air Force uniforms in the United States. A captain in a 1917 uniform wears a heavy flying jacket and a helmet. The captain climbs into the cockpit of a French Nieuport fighter aircraft.
Evolution of United States Air Force uniforms in the United States. A captain in the 1917 uniform walks towards a French Nieuport fighter aircraft. He inspects the propellers and the engine of the aircraft. The captain climbs into the cockpit and adjusts his eye gear. The aircraft taxis on a field.
Evolution of United States Air Force uniforms in the United States. A captain in a 1940 U.S. Army Air Corps uniform takes off an officer's hat and puts on a helmet in the cockpit of a United States Army Air Corps P-51 Mustang aircraft. The captain puts on a parachute. He walks up to the P-51 Mustang aircraft. He checks the propellers of the aircraft. He wears a jacket and then a parachute. He climbs into the cockpit of the aircraft. Another captain in a 1940 U.S. Army Air Corps uniform in front of a P-51 aircraft. The captain puts on a parachute.
A pilot wearing a 1907 uniform walks up to a Bleriot XI aircraft. The pilot climbs into the cockpit of the aircraft. View from tail, up the length of the plane, toward pilot in cockpit. Close up views of the pilot as he works the tail rudder and elevator controls of the parked plane.
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