Soviet aircraft and missiles in the Soviet Union. A Soviet tactical ballistic missile R-11 also known as Scud is being raised to a launch position. Technicians work on the control panel. The missile is launched. The missile moves upwards emitting a fiery flare from the tail. An explosion occurs and a massive pillar of smoke rises.
Test launchings of R-16 intercontinental ballistic missiles from their underground silos. (Missiles are also designated by NATO code name SS-7 "Saddler" or as Soviet GRAU-8k64). Next scene shows detonation of a atomic bomb or nuclear device in water with ships surrounding the blast area. (Possibly from U.S. nuclear test in Operation Crossroads in 1946)
Recovery of USAAC Keystone LB-7 bomber aircraft in Bluefields, Nicaragua. Major William A Blackburn and the recovery team fasten cables to framework of United States Army Air Corps Keystone LB-7 bomber aircraft fuselage. The United States Air Force CH-3C Sikorsky helicopter parked on a field. A hook attached to the underside of the CH-3C helicopter. The helicopter lifts up and pulls framework of the aircraft
Recovery of the USAAC Keystone LB-7 bomber aircraft in Bluefields, Nicaragua. A crew member checks the remains of the United States Army Air Corps Keystone LB-7 bomber aircraft. Other members of the crew stand near the helicopter. Major Blackburn in the cockpit of the United States Air Force CH-3C Sikorsky helicopter Air Force C-47 parked in background. The Major gets out of the helicopter with an aircraft part and walks towards the damaged aircraft. The Major and the recovery team inspect the LB-7 aircraft remains.
Recovery of USAAC Keystone LB-7 bomber aircraft in Bluefields, Nicaragua. Major Blackburn and the recovery team removes the United States Army Air Corps Keystone LB-7 bomber aircraft landing gear and other debris from the swamp. Major Blackburn at the controls of the United States Air Force CH-3C Sikorsky helicopter.
Recovery of Keystone LB-7 bomber aircraft in Bluefields, Nicaragua. A U.S. C-47 aircraft parked next to a muddy runway. United States Air Force (USAF) CH-3C Sikorsky helicopter in flight with United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) Keystone LB-7 bomber aircraft framework in sling. The helicopter lowers the framework to the ground. The helicopter in flight. A crew member directs the landing of the helicopter. An aircraft parked in the background.