Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. AFA CONVENTION, DALLAS, TEXAS
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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. AFA CONVENTION, DALLAS, TEXAS
Coverage of events at the AFA convention marking the 20th Anniversary showing air show, luncheons, Outstandng Airmen's dinner. symposium and Honors Night with master of ceremonies, Jimmy Stewart. Outstanding airmen are: MSgt Royal E. Carpenter, MSgt Donald L. Daegle, MSgt Joseph L. Dean, SMSgt John M. Dill, CMSgt Jackie 0. Godwin, MSgt Robert V. Guerrero, SMSgt John J. Hinkle. MSgt Earl R. Long, MSgt Verlyn L. Mason, MSgt Arnold D. May, SSgt Roy E. Mayne, TSgt Forrest F. J. McClure, MSgt Harold E. Moak, MSgt John E. Phipps, SMSgt Harold F. Renneberg, SMSgt Winfield S. Savage, MSgt John R. Schumann, CMSgt Julius A. Slaughter, SSgt Arthur H. Ullrich, Jr., SMSgt Neville von Stein, TSgt Charles T. Walther and SMSgt Belton C. Wolf. Reel 1 MS of XB-70A taxiing in to a stop -- shows crew, Alvin S. White and Lt Col Fitzhugh Fulton, Jr., alighting (both wearing big Texas hats) and talking as though being interviewed. (Carswell AFB) 43'Shows Gen John P. McConell, AF CofS and Maj Gen Eugene B. LeBailly congratulating men in flight clothing on stage and Gen McConnell going to mike. 88' CU of toastmaster, Hon Jim Wright, Member of Congress, speaking with cutaway shots of Gen Kenneth Hobson, Gen Curtis E. LeMay (Ret) and USA Gen Paul DeWitt Adams --shows Gen LeMay standing in recognition of introduction. 107' MS's of Gen McConnell speaking and VIP's at tables, including Maj Gen LeBailly, Jimmy Stewart, Lt Gen William K. Martin, Lt Gen Keith K. Compton and Gen Nathan F. Twig standing in recognition of introduction. 186' MCU of Lt Gen William H. Blanchard at Speakers' table. 198' MS's of AFA Pres Jess Larson (Maj Gen USAFR) speaking, followed by addresses to the delegates by George D. Hardy and Gen Blanchard -- cutaway shots of Gen LeMay (Ret) and Gen Frank F. Everest (Ret), Lt Gen David Wade and Mr. Larson presenting awards to civilians at the AFA Opening Ceremonies and Awards Presentations. 286' MLS Gen McConnell, Brig Gen William W. Wilcox, Comdr SAC 19th AD, and Mr. Larson arriving at air show by car. 299' LS's & ELS of F-105D and F-1O2A fly-bys to left, XC-142A landing, large formation fly-by consisting of two each of F-104's, F-102's, F-1O6's, F-5B's, F-105's, F-101's and F-4C' s, UH-1F carrying underslung vehicle, B-58A and YF-12A fly-by to right, F-111A fly-by to left and YF-12A taxiing. 356' Scenes at luncheon featuring Outstanding Airmen and their wives at reserved table; speakers' table showing Gen Nathan F. Twining (Ret), Maj Gen Benjamin Foulois (Ret) standing for recognition, Gen Howell M. Estes, Jr., and introduction of other VIP'S at table; cutaway shots of Lt Gen William S. Stone and foreign officers; Gen McConnell speaking; and crowd breaking up. 508' MS's & MCU of a reception showing VIP's shaking hands with Gen McConnell and talking to Maj Gen Foulois (Ret). (Underexposed) 559' Total footage in reel. Reel 2 Scenes in the Houston Room at Sheraton, Dallas covering the AFA Opening Ceremonies and Awards Presentations showing Gen Blanchard speaking, Mr. Larson presenting AFA Medals of Merit to civilians, Capt Joe H. Engle and Lt Col John P. Spaulding and AFA Presidential Citation to Maj Gen Jerry D. Page -- also shows two women receiving plaques. 88' MS of VIP's getting off Continental Trailways busses. 104' MCU of sign: B-26 COUNTER INVADER RECON BOMBER with pertinent data. 109' MS of WU-2A on display. 114' LS's of XB-7OA landing, spectators viewing static aircraft display, RB-47F on display, XB-7OA taxiing in and crowd rushing out. (Carswell AFB) 185' Scenes of Outstanding Airman and his wife cutting large 20th Anniversary tiered cake with saber and Lt Gen Henry Viccellio congratulating airmen. 262' LS high angle of guests seated at tables during luncheon. 278' Shows spectators viewing B-58A and F-111A, band playing, civilian VIP' s arriving and shaking hands with Gen LeMay (Ret), spectators watching air show, F-1O5D fly-by and speakers' stand with Mr. Larson, Gen Mc0onnell, Lt Gen Wade, Gen LeMay (Ret) and aviation pioneer Maj Alexander P. deSeversky. 380' Scenes of AFA delegates seated and Gen Bernard A. Schriever at podium delivering address. 419' Scenes at black-tie dinner honoring Outstanding Airmen -- shows airmen and wives making their entrance in spotlight, seated at special table with their plaques and Jimmy Stewart and Gen Blanchard at speakers' table - - cutaway shots to tables with Gen Estes, Gen Schriever, Gen Hobson and others, Gen Blanchard speaking and Outstanding Airmen dancing to the music by Airmen of Note. 664' MS of sign on control tower: CARSWLL AFB, HOME OF 19TH AD, 7TH BW, WELCOME AFA. 669' MCU of sign: CARSWELL AFB, pan down to above sign. 679' MCU's of Lt Gen Sam Maddux, Jr., and the participants in the Vietnam Air War Symposium comprised of veterans of that operation -- Six captains, two majors and a lieutenant colonel and seated delegates. 709' Scenes at banquet showing guests and cameraman in action. 762' Scenes of Honors Night with Jimmy Stewart as master of ceremonies, Mr. Larson speaking, guests at tables applauding and four men appearing in spotlight -- three are Forrest Vosler, Joe Foss and Lt Gen James H. Doolittle (Ret) (Believe all are living Medal of Honor winners). 963' Total footage in reel. Reel 3 LS's of aircraft taking off in pairs: F-104's, F-1O5D's, F-102A's, F-106's, F-1O1's, F-4C's and F-5B's -- intercut with F-104, F-1O5D's, F-1O2A's, F-1O6's, F-4C and F-5B's fly-bys to left singly (Carswell AFB) 236' MLS of XC-142A landing. 262' LS's of A-7A fly-by to right and left and climbing -- intercut with MLS's of XC-142A demonstrating its capabilities in vertical landing, wing transition, conventional flight, 3600 rotations in hovering condition and backward flight. 509' ELS formation flyover of two each F-104's, F-102A's, F-106's, F-5B's, F-1O5D's, F-101's and F-4C's. 535' MLS of F-111A taking off to left; UE-1F fly-by to left picking up load and carrying underslung vehicle. 598' Shows fire truck extinguishing simulated fire. 618' LS's fly-by of two F-102A' s and F-4C's -- shows aircraft breaking away for landing and F-UC landing to left. 672' Scenes of P-51D aerobatic stunt flying -- possibly Robert A. Hoover at the controls. 773' MLS of WU-2A in flight. 786' LS of B-52 refueling from KC-135A. 798' MLS's of MAC C-141A and B-58A flyovers. 828' LS of YF-12A fly-by to right, climbing and circling. 851' MLS's of F-111A fly-by to right, in flight with wings swept back and landing, then taxiing after coming to a complete stop. 931' ELS of YF-12A in flight and landing with ALS of aircraft on landing roll and deployment of drag chute. 981' Shows F-100D Thunderbirds taking off and performing. (Overexposed) 1167' Total footage in reel. Reel 4 Scenes at black-tie dinner honoring AFA Outstanding airmen showing Capt Joe H. Engle acting as emcee, Gen Blanchard and Jimmy Stewart seated at head table; Gen Blanchard presenting Warren C. Hume, Vice Pres and Group Executive, IBM Corp, with the Air Reserve Forces Outstanding Support award, followed by comments; Jimmy Stewart presenting plaque to SMSgt Winfield S Savage; Gen. Blanohard speaking and Outstanding Airmen and their wives leaving head tables -- they receive a big applause. 991' Total footage in reel. Reel 5 MCU continuous filming of Secy of AF Dr. Harold Brown delivering address at the AFA Convention Anniversary Luncheon -- zoom back to show speakers' table and zoom in to Mr. Larson. 916' MS's of VIP's, including Joe Foss, Gen LeMay (Ret) and Lt Gen William K. Martin visiting after program. 923' Shows Gen McConne1l leaving speakers' table. 926' Total footage in reel. Reel 6 Shows Gen Howell M. Estes, Jr., at lectern speaking and giving command presentation with film. 145' MCU & MS using zoom lenses of Gen Schriever giving briefing assisted- by Brig Gen Henry B. Kucheman, Jr., Dep for Limited War at ASD. 571' Honors Night, emceed by Jimmy Stewart, showing Brig Gen Herman Rumsey, Comdr 61st Military Airlift Wg, appearing in spotlight and accepting award for the unit's 600,000 accident-free flying hours. 606' Lt Gen Doolittle (Ret) at lectern and leaving stage with Capt Barton D. Lynn of 326th FIS. 648' Lt Gen John D. Ryan, Comdr SAC, presenting citation to 3rd AD for vital support of the Vietnamese war through B-52 strikes -- 3rd AD Comdr, Maj Gen William J. Crumm, accepting the award. 748' Singer Jack Jones performing, talking with Jimmy Stewart and singing to lady in audience. 1007' Lt Gen James Ferguson presenting the Theodore von Karman Trophy to Capt Robert M. Silva for development of the first autonomous space sextant used in Gemini 4 and 7 space flights. 1069' Gen McConnell coming out on stage to present the David G. Schilling Trophy. 1096' Mr. Larson coming out with the H. H. Arnold Trophy and speaking. 1164' Total footage in reel. Reel 7 Scenes of the Vietnam Symposium showing Mr. Larson speaking, keynote address by Lt Gen Maddux and moderated by Maj Gen John R. Alison (Ret) with -a lieutenant colonel speaking. 178' Total footage in reel. Reel 8 Scenes of Honors Night with Jimmy Stewart acting as master of ceremonies showing Mr. Larson speaking, four men appearing in spotlight -- three are Forrest Vosler, Joe Voss and Lt Gen Doolittle and Mr. Larson presenting two AFA President's Trophies to Idaho State Organization designated AFA unit of the year, and AFA man of the year -- George Forschler and Milton Caniff, respectively. 573' Lt Gen Stone presenting citation to Lt Col Dale T. Sarrett for AF Personnel Manager of l965. 6O5' Maj Gen Foulois (Ret) shuffling out on stage toward Jimmy Stewart. 647' Lt Gen Thomas P. Gerrity presenting citation to Furman E. O'Rear for distinguished maintenance engineering management. 712' Gen LeMay (Ret) presenting citation to Col. Otto C. Ledford, Comdr 6555th Aerospace Test Wing. 797' Singer Jack Jones at lectern. 907' Citation award being made to Col Edwin Bishop, Jr. 921' Joe Foss presenting citation to Col Hugh G. Ply, Jr., Comdr 1st Air Commando Wg, for special mission projects. 1012' Dr. Lindley J. Stiles presenting the Hoyt S. Vandenberg Trophy for achievement in education to Brig Gen Wil1iam C. Lindley, Comdr AFROTC. 1093' Secy of AF Dr. Harold Brown speaking after being introduced by emcee. 1191' Total footage in reel. Reel 9 Honors Night with Jimmy Stewart acting as emcee - - shows Lt Gen Albert R. Clark, Vice Comdr TAG, awarding citation to 355th TFW for outstanding performance as an F-lO5 mobile air strike force in Vietnam -- Col Aaron J Bowman, Wing Dep Comdr for Operations, accepting the award. 89' Gen Estes presenting citation award to 61st Military Airlift Wg -- Brig Gen Herman Rumsey, Wg Comdr, accepting the award. 156' Lt Gen Doolittle presenting citation to Capt Barton D. Lynn, 326th FIS, for heroic and skillful airmanship in piloting his F-102 to divert the crash course of an abandoned aircraft, thus saving the citizens of Kansas City from possible disaster. 282' Lt Gen Maddux presenting citation to MSgt William E. Boatman, 2001st Communications Sq, for command leadership of teams installing and operating Mobile air,traffic control facilities in Southeast Asia. 368' Singer Jack Jones performing. 527' Lt Gen Ferguson presenting the Theodore von Karman Trophy to Capt Robert M. Silva. 614' Gen McGonnell presenting the David C. Schilling Trophy to Astronaut Col Frank Borman, command pilot of Gemini 7, for his record breaking orbital flight and rendezvous with another spacecraft -- shows Secy of AF Dr. Brown coming up and being presented a framed miniature flag that was borrowed from his office and flown aboard the Gemini 7 by Col Borman. 783' Gen Nathan F. Twining presenting citation to Col Edward Krafka, immediate post commander of the 38th ARRS. 921' Mr. Larson presenting the H. H. Arnold Trophy to 2nd AD -- Lt Col John R. Stoner accepting the award. 1062' Jimmy Stewart concluding the Honors Night program and dismissal. 1160' Total footage in reel. Reel 10 Orchestra playing. 132' Mr. Larson walking to lectern and speaking -- shows four men appearing in spotlight -- three identified as Forrest Vosler, Joe Foss and Lt Gen Doolittle (Ret). 402' Mr. Larson presenting AFA President's Trophies to George Forschler and Milton Caniff. 513' Lt Gen Stone presenting citation to Lt Col Dale T. Sarrett. 571' Shows Maj Gen Foulois (Ret) entering in spotlight, talking with Jimmy Stewart and presenting citation to Capt Ronald W. Terry for developing AC-47 into an attack aircraft with side firing Miniguns. 772' Lt Gen Gerrity presenting citation to Furman E. O'Rear. 803' Maj Gen Eugene B. LeBailly presenting the Arts and Letters Trophy to Elton C. Foy of Associated Press. 895' Gen LeMay (Ret) presenting first unit award to 6555th Aerospace Test Wg -- accepted by Col Otto C. Ledford, Wg Comdr. 943' Singer Jack Jones performing. 1067' Lt Gen Herbert B. Thatcher presenting citation to 71st Surveillance Wing for sustained operational readiness of the BMEW System -- Col Edwin Bishop, Jr., Wing Comdr, accepting the award. 1148' Total footage in reel.
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