Air Force Now 233 Part 1

Description

The original agency catalog description reads: Audience: To be used in Air Force Commander's Call. Synopsis: This issue has three segments. Segment 1, Project Warrior: the B-17 Flying Fortress. During World War II the life expectancy of a B-17, Flying Fortress aircrew was only 15 missions. This month's "Air Force Now" examines the B-17 and the men that flew it in action over Europe. Segment 2 is a 30-second spot on Military Airlift Command pilots -- the backbone of Military Airlift Command (MAC). Segment 3 is the long-awaited addition to America's strategic capabilities - the B-1B. This high-tech aircraft loaded with sophisticated avionics systems and innovative design features requires top people with first- class training to keep it flying. Purpose: Explains the Air Force mission and accomplishments.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense

Series

Motion Picture Films and Video Recordings on Five Decades of U.S. Military Activities Around the World