Aviator Charles Lindberg honored in Brooklyn, New York after his trans-Atlantic flight. Policemen on motorcycles escort Lindbergh's motorcade. Dense throngs on either side of the streets for 20 miles to get a glimpse of Lindbergh. The motorcade arrives at the venue. A large crowd gathered. The people sing 'Star Spangled Banner'. Jean Byrne, Brooklyn borough President JJ Byrne's daughter, presents a medal to Lindberg as the crowd cheers. Lindbergh addresses the crowd.
V-2 rocket launched at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. A red flag is raised. The rocket V-2 in the launch tower. Personnel prepare before the launch. The liquid oxygen tank on trailer for fueling. Technicians wearing fire protective clothing. Fire fighting men and equipment standing by during the refueling. Technicians make last minute preparations. The rocket in launching position. The tip of V-2 missile. A large truck moves away from missile. (World War II period).
V-2 rocket fired at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. Doctor O' Day, Director of Upper Air Research with other technicians. Technicians work on the launching tower. Liaison aircraft flies directly above V-2 Rocket. People gathered around the tower. The tower removed from the rocket. Red fumes coming out of control blockhouse. Man moves at the top of the control house. The rocket is fired. Smoke trails out of V-2. Rocket goes up 80 miles. Fumes coming out of control building. (World War II period).
V-2 rocket fired at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. The damaged nose section spreads on the ground. The demolished tail section parts scattered all over. Person examines the remains. Mountain ridges in the background. (World War II period).
Maneuvers of the USS Akron (ZRS-4) Zeppelin airshipoff the New Jersey Coast in the United States. Aerial view of USS Akron. A Consolidated N2Y-1 training aircraft hooks onto the Akron trapeze fixture. The plane misses the first attempt. The Consolidated N2Y-1successfully hooks up and then drops away. The plane has trapeze-hooking equipment affixed to it.
The Ford family at the purchase ceremony in New York, United States, when Ford Motor Company bought the struggling Lincoln Motor Company. Henry Ford, Henry M. Leland of the Lincoln motor company and his son Wilfred C. Leland converse. Spectators in the background. Mrs. Clara Jane Bryant, Mrs. Leland and Edsel Bryant Ford stand. The group gets into an automobile. The police holds back a crowd of spectators. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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