Opening scene shows rifles placed on each of a series of stands along the firing line of a rifle range at a basic training base in Saint Petersburg, Florida, during World War 2. U.S. Army Air Corps recruits are lined up side-by-side with their instructors, behind the firing line, awaiting instructions from the Range chief (unseen). Upon his order, they advance and take up prone positions, in pairs, at each firing position. Each recruit is assisted by his instructor and fires his rifle while his instructor observes and notes results. Non-commissioned officers (NCOs) monitor from behind the firing line. Camera pans across the firing line. Next, men are seen lowering bulls eye paper targets and replacing them with new ones that they raise high overhead, and signal with flags, when done. Views of the targets. Next trainees stand along the firing line, with Thompson M-1928 A1 submachine guns at ready. Upon command, they fire bursts from their weapons at silhouette targets. Bullets seen striking targets and dirt hill behind them. Face of Hitler and swastika are scrawled on one target.
U.S. Army Air Corps recruits l receive gas mask familiarization at a basic training base in Saint Petersburg, Florida duringf World War 2. Trainees are seen donning gas masks in preparation. Closeup of some trainees in their masks. The group enters through a doorway labeled "Danger Gas Chamber." Next, they are see exiting the doorway, carrying their masks and exhibiting some effects from tear gas, which they have been deliberately subject to as part of their familiarization training. Closeup of several men with tearing eyes from the brief exposure. Change of scene shows a smoke screen flowing over the ground. A jeep carrying several officers emerges from the smoke. Next, a cadre of trainees emerges on foot.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Claude Huston visits Saint Paul Island in the Arctic region to study Arctic fisheries and fur seals. Claude Huston and party look down from a bridge. The officials walk over the bridge. Claude Huston walks over a thin pole to cross a water stream. The officials follow him. One of them falls in the water.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Claude Huston visits the Arctic region to study Arctic fisheries and fur seals. Claude Huston and party at Saint Paul Island. Claude Huston with officials seated on a sledge pulled by a pack of dogs. Some of the officials standing in the background. The dogs pull the sledge on a railway track.
United States Air Force VIPs and officers listen to a speech during the roll-out and christening of F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter aircraft in Saint Louis, Missouri. VIPs include Assistant Air Force Secretary (R&D) Grant L. Hansen and his wife, General William Momyer (TAC), General George Brown (AFSC), General Jack Catton (MAC), General Jack Merrell (AFLC), Lieutenant General George Simler (ATC), Lieutenant General James Stewart (ASD); Lieutenant General Otto F. Glasser (DC8) - R&D), Major General Benjamin Bellis (F-15 SPO), and Brigadier General Donald Nunn (USAF Contract Management Div). Cameramen record the event with cameras. Banner above cameramen and crowd reads “United States Air Force 25th Anniversary”. A United States Air Force official makes a speech. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighter taxiing to display position on ramp. The pilot on the F-15 aircraft debarking. He shakes hands with Mrs. Iris Rose Hansen, wife of Grant L. Hansen.
Mrs. Iris Rose Hansen, wife of Assistant Air Force Secretary (R&D) Grant L. Hansen christens a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighter in Saint Louis, Missouri. United States Air Force generals and VIPs witness the christening event. A “No Smoking” sign is seen behind the USAF VIPs. Grant L. Hansen talks to his wife on the tarmac after the aircraft christening. A general speaks to other officials. Some VIPs inspect the cockpit and body of the F-15 fighter.