KING OF THAILAND VISITS VANDENBERG AFB Part 1

Description

Summary: Coverage of Thailand's King Phumiphon Aduldet, his son and party arriving at Vandenberg AFB by ARDC C-131 and touring Titan and Atlas missile sites escorted by Maj Gen David Wade, Comdr 1st Missile Division. (Shot list to follow.) 1) Series of shots of the King and young Prince escorted by Maj Gen Wade touring sites of Atlas and Titan OSTF, looking at Atlas in horizontal storage launcher above ground, one erected and Titan silo -- shows party departing by car. 2) Scenes of King of Thailand requesting AF photographer to take pictures with his camera, and picture being taken. 3) Scenes of King of Thailand and his son being briefed at launch consoles in 576B Atlas blockhouse by Maj Gen Wade, reaction shots of visiting royaity and departure from blockhouse by car. 4) MLS to MS of ARDC C-131 taxiing to stop -- shows King of Thailand, Prince and party alighting and being greeted by Maj Gen Wade. 5) Scenes of King of Thailand arriving back at flight line, presenting plaque to Maj Gen Wade, Princess of Lompoc Flower Festival giving lei to the King, and Prince receiving scale model of Atlas missile from Maj Gen Wade. MS and MLS of the three standing on ramp prior to departure of aircraft. Good (Basic: Orig color)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities