VICE PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON ON TOUR OF AFRICA Part 1

Description

Summary: Coverage of the arrival and departure ceremonies for Vice President and Mrs. Richard Nixon at Wheelus Field. (Photo'd by 1363rd Photo Flt). Reel 1: 1) Series of scenes of Vice President and Mrs. Nixon debarking from a VC-ll8 and being greated by John L. Tappin, US Ambassador to Libya; Ben Halin, Libyan Prime Minister; Maj. Gen. Richard D. O'Keefe, US 17th AF Commander; and Col. William J. Cain, Jr., Commander 7272d AB Wing. 2) Shows Nini Tappin, daughter of US Ambassador; presenting flowers to Mrs. Nixon. 3) Mr. Nixon inspecting honor guard headed by Lt. Col. Carter C. Porter, Wheelus Wing Provost Marshal. 4) Mr. Nixon and party arriving at Wheelus field in limousines. 5) Scenes of USAF Wheelus Field band and a Libyan and American childrens' drum and bugle corps playing. 6) Shows Mr. and Mrs. Nixon shaking hands with USAF personnel and their dependents, then boarding VC-ll8. 7) Scenes showing VC-ll8 engines starting and aircraft taxiing. Good (Basic: Orig neg)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities