'Discoverer Satellite' explains use of satellite for defense intelligence in the United States. Shows function of Agena vehicle in the Discoverer program to develop and practice orbital space maneuver, at Vandenberg AFB, California. Artistic rendering of Agena vehicle as it travels through star-studded sky. U.S. Air Force captain stands beneath dish-shaped tracking antenna. The Captain speaks. Captain in missile assembly building holds briefing sessions for non-commissioned officers. He uses globe and model Agena to illustrate orbital path. Captain and non-commissioned officers examine Agena vehicle on transport cradle in a building. Captain stands in front of a sketch of Agena vehicle receiving infra-red signals detected from enemy rocket or missile launches, and transmitting radar signals to stations in the United States.
A report on United States Air Force C-123B assault transport aircraft performance in field assault condition and loading tests at various air bases in the United States. An airman sets up equipment for test at Eglin AFB in Florida. The airman standing beside a USAF truck notes down on a paper. The airman walks along a rugged field where C-123B successfully landed. Members of the crew board a C-123B. The aircraft takes off from very rough and sandy ground. A U.S. Air Force cameraman records as the aircraft takes off. The airman talks over a radio. The C-123B lands over a 50 feet obstacle. It lands successfully in an excessive nose-down altitude. A load test on a C-123B at Pope AFB in North Carolina. The cargo door of the C-123B opens up. A jeep rolls out along the ramp of the C-123B. Jeeps are driven out of the aircraft. A field ambulance being driven into the C-123B. A truck mounted crane shovel loader being loaded on the C-123B.
A film covers chemical warfare defense training received by U.S. airmen at George Air Force Base in California, United States. Airmen in special clothing hose down the area around a U.S. Air Force F-4C fighter-bomber parked at the air base. USAF (United States Air Force) insignia of 'Disaster Response Force'. The airmen scrub the parts of the aircraft.
USAF (United States Air Forces) officers at a briefing during chemical warfare defense training at George Air Force Base in California, United States. The officers at a desk listen.
A rocket plane reaches the highest altitude in California, United States. Jeeps and other vehicles on a street. United States Air Force Major General Robert M. White pilots the X-15 rocket plane to the highest altitude. He flies the plane nearly 25 miles over Edwards Air Force Base, California. The plane is parked on an airfield. Men gather near the plane and meet the pilot.
View of the United States National Archives Building (700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408-0001) in March 1936. in Washington, DC. Washington DC escapes damage from the great Potomac River flood. Next scenes cover damage caused due to a flood in Ohio, United States in January 1937. View of a weathervane in stiff winds. The level of the Ohio river rises. The flooded tributaries of the river. A map locates the flood affected areas. It depicts the high and low pressure areas. Map depicts heavy rains continuing for 20 days from January 6 to January 26, totaling 16 to 20 inches in the affected area.
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