WORLD FLIGHT Part 1

Description

Summary: MS suspension of the Douglas Cruiser (with pontoons) in mid-air by derrick--the aircraft is lowered into the water. 75' CU cockpit of one of the cruisers (in water). 81' MCU of cruiser SEATTLE, afloat in water, pilot in cockpit--men are standing on pontoons. 94' MS same scene description--three men on pontoons. Aircraft is being towed to the left by boat which turns and tows it to the right. 168' MS posed group shot of approximately 35 military personnel in front of the Douglas Cruiser. 177' MS line of military standing in front of a world Cruiser--line of men are congratulating them. 216' CU of flyers examining contents of box. 231' MS PV World Cruiser taxiing on water. Repeat same scene description--aircraft taxis fast. 248' MS a large wreath is presented to Lt. Erik Nelson, the pilot of World Cruiser NEW ORLEANS. 267' MS & CU SV World Cruiser, with pontoons, on pier--personnel are working on aircraft. 284' CU crowd around NEW ORLEANS. 29O' CU crowd around SEATTLE--wreaths are being placed against aircraft. 327' MS men examining pontoons. 337' CU installation of pontoons and removal of wheels from aircraft. 382' MS 3/4 RV World Cruiser on pier--aircraft tail is lifted by men and jacked up with barrel. 408' CU of mechanics removing wheel and strut, replacing with pontoons. 428' MS Maj. Martin, Commander of the flight, receiving a small American flag. 460' MS SV World Cruiser with pontoons on pier. 474' MS nose section of aircraft with hood removed--mechanics are working on it; mixed personnel conversing in bg. 482' Another angle, same scene description. 490' CU of women spreading picnic lunch on ground, personnel eating. 577' CU insignia on side of aircraft: AIR SERVICE U.S.S. WORLD FLIGHT. 585' CU personnel eating picnic lunch. 591' LS FV low angle of two Douglas Cruisers in flight. 598' MS Douglas Cruiser coming in and landing. 610' MCU 3/4 RV Cruiser immediately after landing--men run to aircraft. Another angle, same scene description. 636' CU as pilots of the Cruisers are handed mail. 658' CU of pilots looking at mail. 674' CU of Maj. Martin in flying clothing--in bg, World Cruiser. Camera pans to another pilot and a civilian. 695' CU low angle of pilot and copilot in cockpit--copilot alights from aircraft. 709' MS Douglas World Cruisers in line--group of personnel around aircraft. 718' CU Cruiser taxiing to left. 724' ELS Cruiser in flight to left. 729' MS FV Cruiser flying overhead, followed by another Cruiser landing. 764' CU Cruiser after landing. 773' CU mechanic removing tools from compartment in the aircraft. 788' MS group of boys playing. 807' MLS World Cruisers in line being readied for flight. 819' CU low angle, man washing tail of aircraft. 844' MS mechanics working on aircraft engine. Fair

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities