Flight tests of Ercoupe airplane without and with an auxiliary jet propulsion at March Field in California. Ercoupe airplane takes off piloted by Captain Homer A. Boushey Jr. clearing a 50 feet obstacle. Mountains in the background. The airplane takes off with an auxiliary jet thrust from 6 units for shortening the take off distance and time during flight tests. A car and the airplane are in stationary position. Crewmen standing at an airfield.
United Airlines Flight 615 crashed on approach to Oakland, California, killing all 50 passengers and crew. Rescue personnel search on the crash site of the Douglas DC-6 (N37550) into Dry Gulch Canyon southeast of Oakland. An officer inspects the debris. Personnel talk on telephone. Casualties carried on stretchers by rescuers. Damaged parts of the aircraft on the rugged mountain terrain. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents rush towards the site to investigate the wreckage of the aircraft crashed.
Following review of First Marine Division and awarding them a Presidential Unit Citation, President Nixon mingles with U.S. Marine Commandant, General Chapman and other officers. Then, he and his daughter, Tricia, make their way to an open car waiting at edge of grass.They enter the car and wave. General Chapman salutes, and Nixon turns and shakes his hand. The car then moves ahead as President Nixon stands and waves to spectators. Enthusiastic spectators surround the car and make driving difficult. Secret Service agents try to keep people away from the moving car. Marines ot the First Division run to see the President up close. President Nixon seems to be enjoying the show of enthusiasm, as Marines and Secret Service personnel form a cordon around the President's car.
A German V-2 rocket power unit at the White Sands Proving Ground, New Mexico. The power unit of the V-2 rocket in unassembled or in breakdown condition.
The election of the Secretary General of the United Nations in New York. The headquarters of the United Nations. Flags fluttering on flag poles outside the building. Interior of the building. Officials cast their votes for the election of the Secretary General. Burmese diplomat U-Thant is elected as the new Secretary-General. The officials applaud as U-Thant comes on a platform after being elected as the Secretary General.
French Army General Beynet in Beirut, Syria during World War II. General Raymond Humblot and General Beynet talk and listen to radio news. General Humblot dials radio. He is Commander-in-Chief of French troops in Levant States. He leaves Residency and after conference with General Beynet gets into a car. Druze Guard presents arms as the car drives through gardens. They play trumpets. Plate at entrance of building reads 'Here was proclaimed on September 1, 1920, the independence of Great Lebanon'.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.