Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. C-141A ROLLOUT

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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. C-141A ROLLOUT

1963

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Summary: Coverage of C-141A roll-out ceremonies at the Lockheed-Marietta Plant, marking a new concept in air cargo. The C-14lA load-carrying capabilities were demonstrated by l54 Army troops, six Army jeeps, two weapons trailers and a trailer, and inspection of aircraft. Visiting dignitaries and high-ranking military personnel were present for ceremonies. Reel l: 1) Scenes of crowd in bleachers and standing with reaction shots. 2) VIP's visiting include Secy of AF Eugene M. Zuckert; Gen Joe W. Kelly, Comdr MATS and Gen Walter C. Sweeney, Jr., Comdr TAC. 3) Scenes of C-141A being towed from hangar by tug onto ramp area for display and inspection. 4) MS of l54 Army infantrymen, four abreast, alongside C-141A. 5) Shows people inspecting interior of C-l4lA. 6) MCU SV of Senator Barry Goldwater seated at pilot's station in C-l4lA. 7) MS of Charles Wagner, Lockheed-Ga Vice President in charge of C-l4l program walking in front of Wright bi-plane under wing of C-l4lA. 8) MS's of TV monitors on ramp area. 9) Scenes of speakers' stand as Lockheed-Georgia President W. A. Pulver introduces Gen Mark E. Bradley, Comdr AFLC, Gen Kelly and others. 10) MCU interior of C-l4lA cargo compartment. 11) Shows VIP's on speakers' stand observing as C-l4lA is towed from hangar by tug. 632' Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1) LS's of crowd, band and pressmen and TV cameramen in action. 2) LS of speakers' stand with VIP's assembling and during invocation. 3) Shows Lockheed-Georgia President Pulver introducing Gen Bradley, Gen Sweeney, Senator Goldwater and others. 4) MLS of Secy of AF Eugene M. Zuckert speaking. 5) Scenes of spectators in bleachers and top of building with cameramen. 6) MS's of TV monitors on ramp. 7) Scenes of C-l4lA being towed by tug from hangar into display position on ramp. 8) MS to MLS zoom back and in of C-l4lA cargo doors opening. 9) MLS of USA troops, four abreast, alongside C-l4lA, as Army jeeps move out to demonstrate load-capability--VIP's on stand in fg. 10) MLS of USA Gen Paul DeWitt Adams, Comdr USSTRCOM speaking. 11) MLS's & LS's of VIP's leaving speakers' stand, crowd moving in around C-l4lA and exiting side door after inspecting interior of aircraft. 12) LS of people looking at Wright bi-plane under wing of C-141A. 13) CU to MS using zoom lens of girl in C-l4lA pilot's seat waving. 14) MS of girl looking at C-141A engine. 837' Total footage in reel. Reel 3: 1) LS's of VIP's on speakers' stand and spectators. 2) Scenes of hangar doors raising, C-141A being towed to ramp area by tug and zoom in shot of C-141A T-tail with MATS markings and the No. l2775. 646' Total footage in reel. Good (Basic: Orig color)

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