TF-102A ARMAMENT TESTS, 2.75 F.F. ROCKETS Part 2

Description

Summary: Coverage of ground firing tests of the 2.75 Folding Fin Rocket from an F-102A tandem rocket bay door. Aerial firings of the rockets were made at the same time from a TF-102A to prove rocket separation, trajectory, and dispersion at various speeds and altitudes. (Shot list to follow.) Ground test firing of 2.75 F.F. rockets from an F-102A tandem rocket bay door. 107' MS to CU camera pans left with TF-102A taxiing to the right on ramp, then turning and taxiing toward camera. 114' AMS 3/4 RV low angle, TF-102A in flight to the left with rocket bay doors open -- fires a salvo of 24 2.75 F.F. rockets. 124' Camera mounted to face forward from beneath right wing of TF-102A which is flying above cloud layer -- shows salvo of 24 2.75 F.F. rockets being fired. 137' Camera mounted same as above on TF-102A which is flying above mountainous terrain -- shows salvo of 24 2.75 F.F. rockets being fired and flash heads on the rockets exploding 1 < Good (Basic: Orig koda "A&B" rolls)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities