COLONEL STAPP'S SUPERSONIC SLED RUN Reel 2 · Part 1

Description

Summary: Coverage of preparations for sled run, sled run and results. Shows Col. John P. Stapp on sled. (Shot list to follow.) Reel 1, 905': MLS to CU's of Col. Stapp being removed from rocket sled and placed into ambulance after test. 87' MLS to MS's Aeromedical Field Laboratory at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. 114' MS of Holloman Air Development Center signs. 129' MS to CU's of Col. Stapp undergoing medical examination before test. 435' MS to CU's of Col. Stapp in hospital after test. 517' MLS to CU's of preparations on rocket sled Sonic Wind No. l. 617' MS to MCU of Col. Stapp getting onto rocket sled and being strapped down. 688' LS rocket sled run with Col. Stapp. 713' MS to MCU examination of Col. Stapp in hospital after test. 843' MS to MCU's operation of test controls and equipment in sled track blockhouse. Reel 2: MS to MCU's of Col. Stapp getting into rocket sled. 134' LS rocket sled run with Col. Stapp. 169' MS to CU of rocket sled track facilities showing rocket sled, track, floodlights, siren, speakers and blockhouse. 377' MCU & CU's of operation of rocket sled firing controls and recorders in blockhouse. Good (Basic: Orig color)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities