Film opens with February 1st, 1967 Change of Command Ceremony for Commanders in Chief of U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command (SAC). General John Dale Ryan is assuming command from General Joseph J. Nazzaro. A color guard stands with American flag flanked by flags of Air Force, SAC, units, and award ribbons. A military marching band marches in front of a stage (reviewing stand) where Generals and guests are seated, including Generals Nazarro and Ryan, plus the Commanders of SAC's three Air Forces. Civilian leaders present included Nebraska Governor and Mrs. Norbert Tiemann. Closeup of General Ryan. View of Governor and Mrs. Tiemann standing amongst six Air Force Generals. A traditional ceremony for change of command ensues. The flag of outgoing General Nazzaro is furled and cased and the flag of incoming General Ryan is unfurled and uncased. The flag ceremony completes as the two Generals exchange positions. Views of Generals and guests. Closeup of General Nazzaro.The band plays and marches and a contingent of U.S. airmen march in review. General Nazzaro renders them a parting salute and then he and Ryan shake hands and both turn to greet the Governor and his wife.
Hughes H-4 Hercules flying boat,is prepared fot maiden flight. Barrier is removed by engine driven cable and lines are cast off. Crew boards. Crowd assembles to watch. Howard Hughes goes aboard. and access ladder is removed. The flying boat is towed out of its berth.
A map of the USA. View of Greyhound touring bus as it travels through countryside. Wide, sweeping view of part of the Smoky Mountain range and surroundings. Group of young men and women dancing a square dance. View of the rear of the Greyhound passenger bus as it travels down a road.
View of the Grand Canyons at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, USA. Heavy cloud covers above the canyons. Panoramic, wide sweeping views of the Grand canyon area and nearby mountains and valleys. A group on mules moving on a path in the canyon and passing into a stone tunnel.
Vietnamese refugees at Eglin Air Force Base Vietnamese Refugee Processing Center, soon after the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War. Vietnamese refugee children eating candy in a tent. Men give candies to the children who enjoy the treats. The children smile and pose for the camera. Some of the children seated on the ground play.
Tyndall Field Tactical School of the Air University. Aircraft in formation. Pilots discuss a map at an airfield. Interiors of school show officers studying and participating in simulated missions. Students gathered around search radar on tower.
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