NASA astronauts perform a lunar module rehearsal months before the planned Apollo 11 mission (held in July 16-24, 1969). Apollo 11 rehearsal was held at the Kennedy Space Center. An astronaut (Neil Armstrong) demonstrates how to walk on the moon after landing in front of scientists watching the rehearsal. The Apollo Lunar Module “Eagle” (LM-5) is near the astronaut. Astronaut walking sideways, holding on to a harness. Harness is attached on the lunar module. A camera device is being transported to the astronaut using the harness. The astronaut attaches camera in front of his suit. The flag of the United States is seen on his backpack (Primary Life Support Subsystem). The Primary Life Support Subsystem has a tag “CDR” (Commander). Lunar Module has the words “United States” and the United States flag. Astronaut demonstrates using the camera while walking on the moon’s surface. Astronaut takes a video of the Lunar Module and its landing pad.
Navigator work on documents aboard aircraft AC-47. Viet Nam Air Force officer and crewman attach lanyard wires to parachute flares. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. troops at 199th Infantry Brigade base camp in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. A U.S. Army truck loaded with U.S. troops. The truck is driven on roads and arrives at the base camp. The troops get off from the truck at the camp. U.S. recruit Richard Gillispie and another soldier carry barracks bags and keep them aside. Other soldiers collect their barracks bags. They receive instruction sheets. The soldiers read the sheets. Richard Gillispie reads the instruction sheet. Richard smokes and reads the instructions. The soldiers sign the sheets. A non commissioned officer (NCO) welcomes the troops.
United States Lieutenant General visits Udorn Air Force base in Thailand. He visits 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS) orderly room and Communications and electronics building. He inspects HH 53B helicopter as Lieutenant Colonel Chester R. Radcliffe briefs the group.
U.S. Fire Support Base (FSB) Normandy is seen. A CH-54 brings a Howitzer and sets it down on top of a hill of the base. It then flies off. A CH-47 brings a ¾ ton truck to the base. An exploded signal bomb releases yellow smoke. Another CH-47 brings ammunition boxes and a 105mm howitzer in a sling. The helicopters are operated by the U.S. Army 160th Combat Aviation Group, supporting the 101st Airborne Division. (Vietnam War period).
U.S. troops wait for transportation at 90th Replacement Battalion in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. U.S. recruit Richard Gillispie sits on the steps of barracks and talks with a soldier. They hold caps in their hands. Soldiers carry barracks bags and put in bedding. Gillispie and other soldiers carry barracks bags to formation. The soldiers wait for transportation to 199th Infantry Brigade base camp. Gillispie seated on a barracks bag. Some soldiers sit on barracks bags and a few stand. A U.S. recruit carries barracks bag to a truck. A sign reads 'Report Here'. Gillispie and other soldiers board the truck. An ambulance in the background. A close up of Gillispie. The truck driven away. Insignia of the United States on the truck.
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