DOOLITTLE FOOTAGE Part 3
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Summary: General activities at Eglin Field show the preparations for Gen. Doolittle's raid on Tokyo including flight line scenes of the B-25's and crews; and a stock shot of sign: HEADQUARTERS AIR CORPS PROVING GROUND, EGLIN FIELD, FLORIDA. Scenes are shown aboard the "Hornet" of the fusing of demolition bombs; group shots of crews with Gen. Doolittle and Vice Admiral William Halsey; and a B-25 taking off from deck. Coverage of the 13th Anniversary celebration dinner at the Coconut Grove, 18 April l955, showing California's Governor Knight; Los Angeles Mayor Poulson; Seaborn Collins, National Commander of the American Legion; and Bob Hope, Master of Ceremonies. General Doolittle presents the "Safety Trophy" to the USAF for reducing vehicular accidents. This trophy which was accepted by Gen. Albert Boyd (possibly) representing USAF, is to be presented to the winning command yearly. Fair (Basic: Dupe neg)
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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations
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Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities
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