KELLETT AIRCRAFT XR-8 Reel 4 · Part 2

Description

Summary: Ground testing of XR-8 helicopter by Kellett Aircraft Co., July, 1944. 1) MS Ground testing of the XR-8 aircraft. 2) MS Various VIPs of the Kellett Co. cutting the grass on lawn near the building. 3) MS XR-8 stationary. Ground crew personnel and VIPs around the helicopter. Tufts attached to the fuselage. 4) MS XR-8 undergoing ground test. Slate: XR-8 Pre-flight Test, 24 July 1944. 5) CS Coverage of the XR-8 undergoing ground test. Helicopter held to ground by means of wire cable attached to iron bars in the ground. 6) CU Tufts of yarn attached to fuselage. 7) CU landing gear during test. slate: Pre-flight Test, 8 Aug 44-First 300 feet of reel is devoted to ground testtng of the XR-8 at Kellett aircraft testing area showing the various mechanics performing duties, VIPs gathered around watching test. 8) CU Top side of fuselage during test. 9) MS Preparing the XR-8 for flight. 10) CU Three officials of the Kellett Aircraft Co. standing in area talking about the aircraft. Good

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities