Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. AVIATION HALL OF FAME AWARDS

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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. AVIATION HALL OF FAME AWARDS

1963

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Summary: Coverage of Arthur Godfrey acting as Master of Ceremonies at the 60th Anniversary of Powered Flight luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel. Along with this tribute to the Wright Brothers is the second enshrinement proceedings of four new members to the National Aviation Hall of Fame -- Maj Gen Benjamin D. Foulois (Ret), Dr. Samuel P. Langley (deceased), Octave Chanute (deceased) and Brig Gen Frank P. Lahm (deceased); and the 50th Anniversary of Air Force Silver Wings. Also includes wreath-laying ceremony at the Wright Memorial, Wright-Patterson AFB. (Shot list to follow.) Reel 1, 795': Scenes of Arthur Godfrey acting as master of ceremonies at the enshrinement of four new members to the National Aviaitoin Hall of Fame showing Octave Chanute's grandson being presented with plaque; unveiling of Samuel P. Langley's portrait and Mrs. Lahm accepting plaque; and Maj Gen Benjamin D. Foulois accepting award and being congratulated by Mr. Godfrey. 182' Street scenes as VIP's arrive and enter Biltmore Hotel. 213' CU of Maj Gen Foulois. 231' Scenes of Mr. Godfrey at podium and reaciton shots of VIP's and guests and luncheon -- intercut with CU & MCU's of RAF officer, Col Glen J. McClernon, Base Comdr, Chaplain, USA officer and unidentified major general. 364' Scenes at the wreath-laying ceremony at Wright Memorial showing CAP cadets presenting wreaths to Maj Gen Foulois, O. Chanute, Dr. Garber (Smithsonian Institution) and Mr. Jacobs (Dayton Aviation Chamber of Commerce); the group placing wreaths at base of memorial; and spectators including USA brigadier general. 482' MS's of Aviation Hall of Fame plaque for Maj Gen Foulois being placed in AF Museum and Col McClernon and civilian looking at it. 503' Scenes of Mr. Langley's and Brig Gen Lahm's portraits being unveiled, Mrs. Lahm accepting plaque, unveiling of Maj Gen Foulois' portrair and Maj Gen Foulois accepting plaque and being congratulated. 669' Shows motorcade arriving at Biltmore Hotel. 693' Scenes of Mr. Godfrey at podium, Josiah V. Colley speaking, Gen Mark E. Bradley, Jr. Comdr AFLC, speaking and presenting gift to Maj Gen Foulois. Reel 2, 726': Shows cars arriving at Wright Memorial and VIP's and CAP cadets walking to monument -- flyover of three T-33's. 119' MCU fo USA brigadier general and his wife walking past camera -- cars pulling away in bg. 156' MCU's & CU's of Mr. Godfrey acting as master of ceremonies; Eugene W. Kettering, Chairman of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and Gen Bradley speaking; Maj Gen Foulois receiving book of letters; presentation of plaque to Mr. Chanute; and unveiling of Mr. Langley's portrait and recipient speaking. 285' MLS of Wright Memorial -- CAP cadet presenting wreath to Maj Gen Foulois. 330' CU's of Mrs. Lahm accepting plaque; Mr. Godfrey announcing the addition of Maj Gen Foulois to Hall of Fame -- shows him accepting plaque and being congratulated. Includes scenes of the four Aviation Hall of Fame plaques for Maj Gen Foulois, Mr.Langley, Brig Gen Lahm and Mr. Chanute. 507' MCU's of the portraits of Mr. Langley, Maj Gen Foulois and Wilbur Wright sketched by Milton Caniff. 524' LS of Maj Gen Foulois placing wreath at base of Wright Memorial. 541' MS of motorcade leaving Wright Memorial Area. 602' MCU of Col McClernon and civilian looking at plaque. 620' MS EXT of AF Museum -- shows staff car pulling up and Col McClernon carrying plaque for Maj Gen Foulois inside. 683' CU of directional signs to Wright-Patterson AFB, Fairborn, Wright-Patterson AFB Area A & C and AF Museum. 685' ALS of AF Museum and surrounding buildings. Good (Basic: Orig neg)

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Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912

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