T-33 REVIEW OF PROJECT ACTIVITY IN 1955 Part 4

Description

Summary: Lockheed activity report covering T-33A improvements during 1955 which included cockpit changes, design and safety features in escape system, modifications in T-33A navigational trainer, changes in tiptank fuel system and new standard paint job on the Navy TV-2. (Photo'd by Lockheed Aircraft Corp). Reel 1: 1) Demonstration of pilot in escape system showing correct position, new design and safety features. Series of shots of modified T-33A-5 (navigational trainer) including scenes of redesigned instrument panel, lighting in cockpits blind hood in aft cockpit and pilot pressing thumb switch on throttle handle which operates speed brakes. 3) MS painted Navy TV-2 4) MS's EXT & INT shots of Palmdale facility showing the final production. 5) MS's & MCU's tug towing T33A No. TR-92 from assembly building to inspection area on flight line 6) MS's of long row of T-33A's on flight line being checked. 7) MCU of pilot in cockpit of T-33A. 8) MS pan right with T-33A taxiing. 9) MLS T-33A taking off to left. 10) MS of control operator in shanty at edge of runway. 11) MCU T-33A banking away from camera. 12) Shows mechanic in "follow-me" vehicle meeting T33-A on taxi strip. 13) MS to MLS T-33A landing to the right -- shows mechanic making trim adjustment on aircraft. 14) MLS T-33A taking off to the left -- mountains in bg. 15) MS T-33A banking away from camera and going into roll. 636' Total footage in reel. Good (Basic: Mas koda)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities