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U.S. Air Force F-4 aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base, participate in Exercise Bold Shot

U.S. Air Force tactical fighter aircraft participating in one of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Bold Shot Exercises,involving units of the United States Strike Command (USSTRICOM). An F-4 aircraft is seen overhead, shortly after takeoff from Eglin Air Force Base. Two more are seen on their takeoff rolls and breaking ground close to the camera positioned at the side of the runway.

Date: 1968, January 26
Duration: 40 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675042695
The launching of a JB-2, based on the German V-1 buzz bomb, surface to surface missile at Eglin Field, Florida.

From a review of research and development in guided missiles by the United States Air Force from 1919 to 1948. A JB-2 (Jet Bomb 2) "Loon" based on the German V-1 buzz bomb, surface-to-surface missile. Technicians examine a scale model of the JB-2 missile. Air Force research and development of American type JB-2 missile, the first unmanned guided missile in America's arsenal. A JB-2 is launched from Santa Rosa Island, Florida. A rocket assists in take off. The rocket unit falls away immediately after JB-2 rises into the air. A control aircraft flies overhead showing JB-2 launchings at Eglin Field. JB-2 in flight. The JB-2 was sub-contracted by Republic: Airframe by Willys-Overland; Engine by Ford Motor Company, the IJ-15-1, which copied the German V-1's 900-lb. thrust Argus-Schmidt pulse-jet; Guidance by Jack and Heintz Company; Launch System by Monsanto; Rocket launch sleds by Northrop.. (World War II period).

Date: 1945
Duration: 1 min 11 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046009
A JB-10, surface-to-surface missile launched from a launching track at Eglin Field, Florida.

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).

Date: 1945
Duration: 1 min 48 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046011
U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command conducts DEFCON 1-S readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

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.

Date: 1967, July 13
Duration: 5 min 4 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047093
U.S. 306th and 91st Bomb Wing aircraft and personnel return to McCoy AFB, Florida and Glasgow AFB, Montana

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.

Date: 1967
Duration: 5 min 9 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047101
U.S. Army Air Corps XC-32 flying headquarters in flight and a radio man sends message to the radio room in Michigan.

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.

Date: 1937
Duration: 1 min 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675069578