F-104A ALTITUDE AND SPEED RECORD FLIGHTS Part 1

Description

Summary: Coverage of the F-104A altitude and speed record flights by Maj. Howard C. Johnson and Capt. Walter W. Irwin at Edwards AFB, showing F-104A takeoffs and landings from Palmdale with record runs over Edwards AFB. ALS F-104A in flight to the left. 5': ACU FV of F-104A tail and cockpft as aircraft goes into a climb. 11': AMS F-104A in flight to the left. 14': MS Maj. Howard C. Johnson walking toward F-104A. 19': CU Maj. Johnson with helmet and flying suit on -- F-104A in bg. 22': Series of shots of Maj. Johnson putting on parachute. 40': MLS F-104A taxiing out from ramp. 49': LS F-104A taxiing to parking area -- shows officers and officials walking toward the aircraft. 62': MS Maj. Johnson getting out of F-104A cockpit. 69': MS Maj. Johnson shaking hands with officials and removing helmet. 80': LS & MS Capt. Walter W. Irwin walking toward F-104A and adjusting his parachute. 88': CU 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron insignia on on tail of F-104A. 91': LS & MS Capt. Irwin climbing into F-104A cookpft, then donning helmet. 102': MCU F-104A intake duct. 105': MLS Capt. Irwin in F-104A cockpit taxiing out from ramp. 126': MS F-104A taking off to the left. 136': ELS contrails at 40,000 feet on the speed run. 142': AMS F-104A in flight to the right. 157': AELS contrails of F-104A on speed run. 165': LS F-104A making a turn. 184': MLS F-104A landing to the left -- drag chute is extended. 205': LS & MS F-104A taxiing to parking area. 226': CU & MS as Capt. Irwin climbs out of cockpit and is congratulated by officials. 250': LS tracking station at Edwards AFB. 261': LS, MS & CU tracking console equipment and operator. 386': LS & MS tracking camera in operation. 419': LS optical director with operator. 428': MLS radar tracker and operator. 439': Total footage in reel. Good (Basic: Mas b&w and color)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities