United States Air Force News Review No.59

Year Published: 1960s

Description: “United States Air Force News Review No.59” is a black-and-white newsreel compilation film from the 1960s produced by the United States Air Force as part of the Aerospace Power for Peace program. This particular News Review covers a wide range of topics from the effects of Hurricane Donna on USAF bases in Florida to test runs of the Minuteman Mobility Test Train ahead of the LGM-30 Minuteman launch. The film features various models of aircraft like the Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw helicopter and Fairchild C-123 Provider among others. Film opens, opening sequence featuring footage of rocket take off, United States of America Department of the Air Force seal (0:09). “Donna Plagues AF Bases” (Florida) (0:35). McCoy Air Force Base weather watchers keep track of development of tropical storm, record data on maps; Flight crews file flight plans to evacuate base aircraft (0:43). View of airborne plane, appears similar to Boeing B-47 Stratojet (c.1951) (0:53). At Cape Canaveral missiles gently lowered from gantries (1:05). Flight tower at Homestead Air Reserve Base, scenes from around base as it experiences intense winds and torrential rains, electrical lines fall (1:17). Patrick Air Force Base exterior structure falls to ground (1:28). Rising water levels overtake road signs: Stop sign and speed limit sign just slightly peek over water (1:37). As water levels rise, locals evacuate (1:39). POV from USAF helicopters surveying damage in Florida Keys: Fallen palm trees strewn about sandy beaches, bridges collapsed into water (1:44). USAF officers drive through floods in M35 series 2½-ton 6×6 cargo truck in Luzon, Philippines to deliver relief supplies to flood victims (2:06). Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw helicopter of the 405th Fighter Wing aerially drop relief packages to flood victims (2:26). “AFA Cadets Get Jump Training” (Georgia) (2:48). Air Force Academy cadets undergo airborne training at Fort Benning (today Fort Moore), seen running through obstacle course at jump training center (2:52). Practice of recovery techniques with windblown parachute (3:23). Cadets jump from parachute jump (3:32). Final training exercise, jump from Fairchild C-123 Provider; Cadets line up one-by-one and jump from open door (3:45). Parachutes dot sky as cadets descend towards land (4:04). Graduation ceremony (4:08). “Feature Flashes” (World-wide) (4:22). Scott Air Force Base (Illinois) Labor Day Show: Crowds walk throughout airfield inspecting various jets (Thunderbirds F-100 D) (4:27). Another labor day air show in Anderson, South Carolina sponsored by Air Reserve Squadron; Bücker Bü 133 Jungmeister biplane (4:50). Bob Hoover pilots a F-86L Sabre (5:13). EC-130G Hercules (5:23). Extension Course Institute at Gunner Air Force Base (Alabama): Male and female trainees quickly sort files (5:34). In England Police throw water on driving course to cause Austin 12/6 sedan to skid, training of men stationed at Bryce Norton Airbase for how to drive on wet roads (6:18). “Minuteman Uses Mobile ‘Launch Pad’” (Utah) (6:58). Tests using model-size train for launch of LGM-30 Minuteman (American land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)) (7:04). Minuteman Mobility Test Train deployed from Hill Air Force Base traverses existing lines in West for test runs; POV footage scenery along route and shots of command stations/ officer quarters on train (7:20). “Exercise Produces Efficient Results” (North Carolina (8:23). Exercise Bright Star Pine Cone III at Fort Bragg joint Army-Air Force exercise; Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (8:29). Jet and paratrooper exercises (8:54). “USAF Emphasizes Survival” (Florida-New Hampshire) (10:03). Eglin Air Force Base Hangar with climatic laboratory: USAF pilots training in -65 degree weather seen shoveling snow, training to survive in arctic conditions (10:08). Pease Air National Guard Base: Altitude suits, other survival gear tested in jumps over 45 degree waters of Atlantic Ocean; Coast Guard boats conduct swift recovery (10:59). “Skyshield A Success” (Washington, D.C.) (12:09). Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Grounded fleet of North East Airlines perhaps Convair CV-240, tests of operation Sky Shield Defense System, take off of perhaps Lockheed F-104A-15-LO, B-52 and B-49 Bombers fly through night skies (12:14). Perhaps Convair F-106A Delta Dart (13:35). Closing segment (13:47). Film ends (14:01).

Complete Record: “United States Air Force News Review No.59” is a black-and-white newsreel compilation film from the 1960s produced by the United States Air Force as part of the Aerospace Power for Peace program. This particular News Review covers a wide range of topics from the effects of Hurricane Donna on USAF bases in Florida to test runs of the Minuteman Mobility Test Train ahead of the LGM-30 Minuteman launch. The film features various models of aircraft like the Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw helicopter and Fairchild C-123 Provider among others. Film opens, opening sequence featuring footage of rocket take off, United States of America Department of the Air Force seal (0:09). “Donna Plagues AF Bases” (Florida) (0:35). McCoy Air Force Base weather watchers keep track of development of tropical storm, record data on maps; Flight crews file flight plans to evacuate base aircraft (0:43). View of airborne plane, appears similar to Boeing B-47 Stratojet (c.1951) (0:53). At Cape Canaveral missiles gently lowered from gantries (1:05). Flight tower at Homestead Air Reserve Base, scenes from around base as it experiences intense winds and torrential rains, electrical lines fall (1:17). Patrick Air Force Base exterior structure falls to ground (1:28). Rising water levels overtake road signs: Stop sign and speed limit sign just slightly peek over water (1:37). As water levels rise, locals evacuate (1:39). POV from USAF helicopters surveying damage in Florida Keys: Fallen palm trees strewn about sandy beaches, bridges collapsed into water (1:44). USAF officers drive through floods in M35 series 2½-ton 6×6 cargo truck in Luzon, Philippines to deliver relief supplies to flood victims (2:06). Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw helicopter of the 405th Fighter Wing aerially drop relief packages to flood victims (2:26). “AFA Cadets Get Jump Training” (Georgia) (2:48). Air Force Academy cadets undergo airborne training at Fort Benning (today Fort Moore), seen running through obstacle course at jump training center (2:52). Practice of recovery techniques with windblown parachute (3:23). Cadets jump from parachute jump (3:32). Final training exercise, jump from Fairchild C-123 Provider; Cadets line up one-by-one and jump from open door (3:45). Parachutes dot sky as cadets descend towards land (4:04). Graduation ceremony (4:08). “Feature Flashes” (World-wide) (4:22). Scott Air Force Base (Illinois) Labor Day Show: Crowds walk throughout airfield inspecting various jets (Thunderbirds F-100 D) (4:27). Another labor day air show in Anderson, South Carolina sponsored by Air Reserve Squadron; Bücker Bü 133 Jungmeister biplane (4:50). Bob Hoover pilots a F-86L Sabre (5:13). EC-130G Hercules (5:23). Extension Course Institute at Gunner Air Force Base (Alabama): Male and female trainees quickly sort files (5:34). In England Police throw water on driving course to cause Austin 12/6 sedan to skid, training of men stationed at Bryce Norton Airbase for how to drive on wet roads (6:18). “Minuteman Uses Mobile ‘Launch Pad’” (Utah) (6:58). Tests using model-size train for launch of LGM-30 Minuteman (American land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)) (7:04). Minuteman Mobility Test Train deployed from Hill Air Force Base traverses existing lines in West for test runs; POV footage scenery along route and shots of command stations/ officer quarters on train (7:20). “Exercise Produces Efficient Results” (North Carolina (8:23). Exercise Bright Star Pine Cone III at Fort Bragg joint Army-Air Force exercise; Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (8:29). Jet and paratrooper exercises (8:54). “USAF Emphasizes Survival” (Florida-New Hampshire) (10:03). Eglin Air Force Base Hangar with climatic laboratory: USAF pilots training in -65 degree weather seen shoveling snow, training to survive in arctic conditions (10:08). Pease Air National Guard Base: Altitude suits, other survival gear tested in jumps over 45 degree waters of Atlantic Ocean; Coast Guard boats conduct swift recovery (10:59). “Skyshield A Success” (Washington, D.C.) (12:09). Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: Grounded fleet of North East Airlines perhaps Convair CV-240, tests of operation Sky Shield Defense System, take off of perhaps Lockheed F-104A-15-LO, B-52 and B-49 Bombers fly through night skies (12:14). Perhaps Convair F-106A Delta Dart (13:35). Closing segment (13:47). Film ends (14:01).

Transcription

[Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Hurricane warnings up in Florida. And at Saxs McCoy Air Force Base, weather watchers keep a sharp eye on the progress of the season's fourth tropical storm, while flight crews file flight plans to evacuate base aircraft as the big blow approaches. [Music] At Cape Canaveral, missiles already up in the gantries are hauled down as the teeth of the gale grow sharper. [Music] On the Sunshine State southern tip, Homestead Air Force Base is racked by high winds and torrential rains. At Patrick Air Force Base, a stately victim succumbs. [Applause] As the water rises, victims are evacuated. [Applause] The wind and water subside and Air Force helicopters survey the damage in the Florida Keys where Donna's winds reached a force of near 150 m hour. [Music] While the United States cleans up after Donna, halfway around the world in the Philippines, Air Force relief supplies reach flood victims of central Luzon. food, medical supplies, water purification tablets, a myriad of articles delivered to a people in desperate need of help. Helicopters of the 405th Fighter Wing mount numerous mercy missions, delivering relief supplies in the only practical way. [Applause] [Music] In the defense of freedom and in relief of human suffering, the Air Force stands always ready to serve. The place is Fort Benning, Georgia, where 34 Air Force Academy cadets are undergoing airborne training right along with the airborne infantry units at this jump training center. The academy cadets volunteered to give up their summer leave time to take this tough three-week course, which demands the greatest discipline and physical stamina. The only drag the cadets had at Fort Benning was supplied by the windblown parachute as they mastered recovery techniques. At the end of two weeks, the trainee get up in the world. 250 ft up for a simulated live jump. This is graduation, the final jump before qualifying for jump wings. From a C123 provider, the trainees plunge earthwork from an altitude of,250 ft. The cadetses have learned their lesson well and have gained knowledge of assist service which will serve them when they take their place as future air force leaders. Jumping here and there around the Air Force. Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. An estimated 100,000 people turn out for a dayong show designed to give the public a firstirhand look at some of America's aerospace power and to keep as many people as possible off the crowded highways during the dangerous holiday weekend. And at Anderson, South Carolina, a similar program sponsored by the local air reserve squadron. Bivo Howard, president of the Hawthorne Flying Circus, puts his Buer Jungmeister biplane through some exciting paces. [Music] North American test pilot Bob Hoover does some modern-day barnstorming with an F86L. The 4th annual Anderson Air Panorama, the finest show to be held outside a military installation this year. Congratulations, Anderson. At Gunnar Air Force Base, Alabama is located one of the biggest correspondent schools in the world. With the added importance placed on education by the Air Force, the Extension Course Institute is experiencing a tremendous surge in student applications as military and civilian personnel strive to improve themselves through education. This boom in the business of home study has made the institute one of the post office's best customers. Recently at Tinker Air Force Base, Miss Helen Serski on the left became the ECI's 300,000th graduate, an educational feather in the cap of this Air Material Command employee. Now we're in Merry Old England where British policemen are literally putting the skids to a vintage model sedan. The purpose is to give instruction in how to control an auto on English roads to air policemen from Bri Norton Air Base. I say jolly good sport. This wet roads with a variety of surfaces together with right-hand drive could be a bit confusing if you don't get the hang of it. And we're not skidding. There you go, chaps. Nothing to it really. That's it for feature flashes from here and there around the Air Force. Planning for the future, the Air Force is already conducting tests of the train which will deploy the Minuteman ICBM, a three-stage solid propellant missile even before it goes into the flight testing stages of development. The Minute Man train is deployed from Hill Air Force Base in Utah and current test runs over existing lines in the west are aimed at checking out the extensive communication systems aboard which link the train with its home station and the command post at SAC headquarters. Added to the test of communications, these trips out, which last two weeks at a time, give the launch train personnel a chance to get used to this nomadic existence and to determine what, if any, adjustments are to be made before the system starts hauling the Minute Man. [Music] There's a lot of beautiful scenery along the way, the kind the travel posters mention. [Music] And inside the comforts of home, the Minute Man train, a mobile launchpad for an upcoming weapon system, will add new strength and versatility to this nation's deterrent power for peace. Brightstar Pine cone 3, an annual test of reserve and air guard combat effectiveness, proved a smashing success this year at Fort Bragg. Air Reserve, Air Guard, Tactical Air Command, and Military Air Transport Service. Flew more than 11,600 hours without an accident or incident. A perfect safety record during the month-long Joint Army Air Force exercise. Aircraft incommission rates were high 85% for the fighters and this included nearly 900 missions for all types of jets. Troop carrier planes flew 990 combat sordies delivering 10,419 paratroopers and nearly 2900 tons of heavy equipment. Over 98% of the missions assigned were completed. Only four of the nearly 1,000 sorties were aborted due to aircraft malfunction. [Music] The fact that Brightstar Pine cone 3 was carried out in a congested area without incident or accident involving aircraft is a tribute to the professional competence of the air reserve forces and regular units of the United States Air Force. [Music] Under the warm subtropic sun of Eglund Air Force Base, there's a special hanger where right now the temperature is 25 degrees below zero. During the past year, over 700 pilots, navigators, and air crewmen have undergone physiological and survival training in this climatic laboratory where temperatures as low as -65° can be produced. The basic factors to be learned in this training are to become acquainted with the sudden shock of the cold of the Arctic and to work together as a team in a survival situation. One man is always designated a casualty which puts a damper on the speed and getting shelter and enables the crew to get realistic team experience. Yes, it's cold here in Florida. Mighty cold. But by way of contrast, take a look at this chap at Peas Air Force Base, New Hampshire. These altitude suits can make you think you're in a personalized steam room. Several different types of survival gear are being tested in jumps over the 45° waters of the Atlantic. Parachute, raft, life preserver, survival kit, protective garments, all get a good shakeddown in this type of test. Swift Coast Guard boats rush in to fish each man out of the water in minimum time. That 45° water is cold. Tests like these not only prove the reliability of survival equipment which the Air Force has developed, but they also give the air crewman a psychological boost to actually experience its operation, knowing that should a real emergency arise, he's got the best protection money can buy. September 10th, a quiet night for the nation's airlines. Scenes like this at Washington National Airport were the rule all over the United States and Canada as all civil aviation was grounded and Operation Sky Shield tested the defense systems of the North American Air Defense Command. All navigational aids were jammed, as would be the case should our continent experience attack. [Music] During the 7-hour test, sack B-52 and B-47 bombers pied the night sky, giving 200,000 ground and air crews an idea of what to expect in an actual attack. Sky Shield was vast, about 22 million square miles, reaching from near the North Pole to deep into the United States and far out into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Our air defense establishment got a realistic rehearsal and lasting benefits will result from the operation. From ocean to ocean, from pole to gulf, the North American Air Defense Command stands poised to defend our nation against aerial attack. [Music]

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