A review of research and development in guided missiles by the United States Air Force from 1919 to 1948. A JB-10, (Jet Bomb 10) surface-to-surface missile. A still photograph of a JB-10 missile in flight. A ground view still photograph of a JB-10. A ground view still photograph of the missile on a launching track. A JB-10 launching shows a rocket unit falling away. The missile starts over water. Flames spurt from the tail of the missile at the Eglin Field. (World War II period).
View of United States Air Force Strategic Air Command (SAC) B-52 bombers parked at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. They taxi to positions closer to the runway to facilitate quicker launch in the event of an enemy attack without much early warning. Electrical power and heat or air conditioning is suppliied to each aircraft from motorized ground units. Yellow conduits are seen extending into the aircraft cockpits. Various views ot the B-52s in position. Scene shifts to the base alert facility, where an alarm sounds and aircrews respond to vehicles pre-parked on the ramp outside. Closeup of responding aircrew members boarding their vehicles. Next, they are seen boarding their respective aircraft that then start engines and begin to taxi out for takeoff. Views of B-52s taxiing toward the runway. Since this is only an exercise, upon reaching the runway, the aircraft taxi down it and thrn return to their parking places.
U.S. Air Force (Strategic Air Command) B-52 bombers land back in the U.S. after 6 months deployment in Southeast Asia, during the Vietnam War. United States 306th Bomb Wing planes and crews return back to McCoy Air Force Base in Florida, and those of the 91st Bomb Wing return to Glasgow Air Force Base, in Montana. Both units had been operating out of Andersen Air Force Base, in Guam. The commander of 306th, Colonel Earl L. Johnson steps from the last B-52 to return to McCoy AFB. He meets his daughter and wife. Men take pictures in the background. Officers stand in the a group. He shakes hand with local officials. Crewmen with their luggage. A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis as it brings home ground crews and other support personnel. Relatives of the crewmen wait to meet them. They step from the plane. A banner reads '306th Bomb Wing Reception Center Happy Day'. The airmen enter a hangar and go through customs. The airmen meet their relatives. The scene changes from Florida, to Montana, where the final U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress of 91st Bomb wing arrives at Glasgow Air Force Base. "McNamara's Band," playing kazoos, pot, and other contrived instruments, greets the arrivals. Colonel George Phieffer Jr., Commander of 91st bomb Wing greets his wife and others. Ground crews and other support personnel also meet their families.
U.S. Army Air Corps test XC-32 flying headquarters at Selfridge Air National Guard Base near Mount Clemens in Michigan, United States. U.S. Army Air Corps XC-32 flying headquarters in flight. U.S. Army General Frank Andrews and staff aboard the aircraft. A radio man contacting ground units. A radio room as personnel receives command messages from the XC-32. Airmen wearing heavy flight clothing and carry a heater. The airmen walk through snow. An aircraft parked in the background. U.S. Army Air Corps Martin B-10 bombers on snow covered flight line. Airmen covering aircraft engines, turning turrets, installing bombs on aircraft, pulling down propellers and cranking up engines. U.S. Army Air Corps Martin B-10 bomber taxis and takes off. The B-10 in flight.
Officers training at Fort Knox Armored Center in Kentucky,United States. View of the Headquarters of the Armored center. Officer John W. Leonard seated at desk in office. The armored school is divided into specialized sections which includes instructor training department,communication department and weapons department. Officers learn about principles of latest weapons at the weapons department. During training officers are demonstrated about functions of each part of the weapons using models. In the electrical division the students are given instructions in engine ignition and power supply. In the basic class officers learn about the practical application of tanks. They learn to move tanks on field. Officers attend an advanced class on staff and command problems. They learn about tactical planning and functions of armored units. Officers receive a series of extensive courses.
Civil rights movement protesters marching, some holding the United States flag, during 2nd or 3rd Selma to Montgomery Alabama march. A black lawmaker named G.L. Forbes speaking. African American man addressing lawmakers during a hearing. More scenes of marchers from Selma to Montgomery, with black and white protesters of the civil rights movement marching, passing by a cross “Get right with God”. African American woman holding a baby is seen in front of clothes on clothesline outdoors, as marchers pass by. Men and women in a civil rights protest outside the White House in Washington DC. A white girl in front of a sad black girl. View of teenage youth students in a racially integrated classroom with African American, white, and Asian students paying attention to teacher and learning together. More scenes of Selma to Montgomery marchers with "We shall overcome" song heard. Low camera angle stationary in crowd, looking upward at marchers as they pass by. Legs of walking protesters. Includes a group of walking protesters (mostly African Americans) holding the American flag and United Nations flag.
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