New pilot training method in San Antonio,Texas. Army adopts new mechanical teacher to train future pilots. Man sits in the aircraft model. Model has movable wings and propeller. Model aircraft spins.
Richard Mackey enters the U.S. Air Force at 20 years old, measuring only 4 feet 7 inches. Air force recruits in San Antonio, Texas. Man tries to fit a coat on the small man. Airmen stand behind a counter and take their uniform issue at a supply depot. Richard is four feet and seven inches tall and 107 pounds. A man tries to fit an air force uniform on him. The recruits perform a drill and march, with Mackey trying to keep up. Mackey with a cigarette in his mouth, lighting the cigarette of another soldier.
The 100th anniversary of the Alamo's fall in San Antonio, Texas. People gathered at the Alamo, a Roman Catholic mission and fortress compound. Catholic monks and priests at the ceremony. The priests stand near a stage. A band plays. Aerial view of the people gathered. Aircraft in flight. Officials stand and talk. Interiors of the fortress. People watch the displayed articles. Aerial view of skyscrapers and the automobile traffic.
United States air bombers drop bombs on other planes in San Antonio, Texas. Planes fly in sky. Pilots stand nearby the planes in the field. Smoke in the field due to bombardment. A pilot watches the bombardment through binoculars. Heavy smoke arises in the field due to the continuous bombardment. A plane destroyed in the field.
Twin .30 cal machine guns positioned on swivel-bar in DH-4 cockpit and fired at target during training in Antonio, Texas. Pair of .30 cal machine guns fired at target as seen from DH-4 cockpit. DH-4 on firing test stand as pairs of .30 cal machine guns fire through rotating propeller and from mount in rear cockpit. Cannon in a GA-1 airship open nose turret and gun fired. GA-1 parked as gun is fired.
Gutzon Borglum, noted sculptor, moulds memorial of Late President Woodrow Wilson. Men work on sculpture of Woodrow Wilson in a room. Man shapes up the sculpture. The statue has been ordered by Poland in recognition of Wilson's protection.
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