United States' first intercontinental guided missile undergoes test flights. The rocket boosters dropped after the missile reaches top speed. The boosters hit the ground. Clouds in the background
Jacob and Joanna Miller, aged 97 and 95 celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary at their home in Stockton. They repeat their vows after 75 years of their marriage. Guests attend the party. A huge cake placed on the dining table. Jacob and Joanna Miller with their marriage certificate.
A U.S. Naval supply ship at the pier in Alameda, San Francisco Bay, during World War 2. American sailors aboard the ship. Two men stand on the pier near the ship. Smoke emitted from a stack as the steamer leaves the pier. Hills in the background. Ship enters the Bay.
Scenes from first flight of the Lockheed XP-80A, prototype of the P-80 Shooting Star, America's first operational jet fighter aircraft. The aircraft livery (paint job) is dull gray. Unlike the future operational versions, this XP version has no tip tanks. The aircraft piloted by Lockheed test pilot Tony LeVier, is seen flying low over the Muroc Flight Test Base (later Edwards Air Force Base).
The United States starts a civil war air school in Glendale. Pilots attend classes at the civil war air school. A biplane takes off. The biplane in flight. The plane lands after a short flight.
Activities aboard USS Ranger (CV-61). Deck crewman wearing green checkered helmet, walks along flight deck of USS Ranger. He performs preflight inspection of Grumman F-14 Tomcat landing gear, pulls its safety pins, and inspects its arresting gear, The F-14 aircraft taxis out for takeoff. Deck Crewman walks along flight deck, past line of parked Grumman A-6 Intruder aircraft. Deck crews seen around aircraft parked on deck. Helicopters and other support aircraft seen.
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