Eight oars rowing event in the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Large crowd of spectators gathered at the bank of the Schuylkill River to witness the rowing event. Teams from Canada,the United States and Soviet Union take part in the race. The race begins. The crowd views the race through their binoculars. The Russians wins the race and the Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia comes in second position at the race.
Welcome and honor of American astronaut John Herschel Glenn Junior in Cape Canaveral. John Glenn disembarks from an aircraft at Patrick Air Force Base in Cape Canaveral. Glenn is greeted and welcomed by his wife, children, mother and father. They arrive at Cape Canaveral town from the air base. Civilians greet and welcome Glenn. The President of the United States John F. Kennedy presents the Space Distinguished Service Medal praising his courage.
The flight of small aircraft in Washington DC, relatively early in history of flight and early aircraft designs. A propeller starts. Pilots aboard small twin-boom 'Pusher aircraft'. The aircraft taxis and takes off. The United States Capitol building in the background. Pilot and men look at the 'Flying pancake" or "Umbrella Aircraft" which is a Nemeth Parasol. A pilot aboard the aircraft. The aircraft taxis and takes off.
Activities at an American airfield in Germany after the end of World War II. United States Army Air Forces P-51's Mustang fighter aircraft takes off from the airfield. Other aircraft parked on the airfield. Personnel pay homage to soldiers lost in war. Young officer and pilots stand.
Activities at an American airfield in Germany soon after the end of World War II in Europe. United States Army Air Forces P-51s Mustang fighter aircraft taxi and take off from the airfield. Mountains seen in the background. P-51 aircraft dips wing and goes off to the end of runway before its take off.
Activities at an American airfield in Germany after the end of World War II in Europe. United States Army Air Forces P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft taxis to the end of a runway. P-47 aircraft taxis to parking area in front of the administration building. Other aircraft parked in front of the building. Nose of P-47 aircraft seen as the aircraft parks on the field.
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