Awards Presentation Luncheon, National Aeronautic Association

Description

Summary: Film covers the National Aeronautic Association's presentation of the Thompson and Brewer Trophies and other awards for outstanding achievement in aviation. VIP's present were: Gen. Curtis E. LeMay; Gen. Benjamin W. Chidlaw, USAF (Ret); Dr. Evan Evans, Executive Director of the National Aviation Education Council; Admiral Robert E. Perry; and Miss Jacqueline Cochran. (Shot list to follow.) MS FV of Gen. Curtis E. LeMay, Vice Chief of Staff USAF; AF Capt. Maurice Shaff; Capt. Bruce D. Jones; Dr. Evan Evans; and Admiral Robert E. Perry, standing behind the trophy table in Statler Hotel, Washington, D.C. 33' SLATE: CAMERAMAN: S/SGT. SPEAR. WASHINGTON, D.C. 16 DEC 58. 37' MS right FV Gen. Benjamin W. Chidlaw, USAF (retired) standing and facing Capt. Walter W. Irwin, winner of Thompson Trophy. 44' MS right FV Miss Jacqueline Cochran, standing at rostrum speaking. 53' Two MS's of Col. Kenneth R. Rea, USAF, receiving certificate of achievement from Miss Cochran. 64' MS left FV of Commander Don Engen, US Navy, receiving certificate of achievement for Commander George Watkins, US Navy. 72' Two MCU's left FV of Maj. Howard C. Johnson, receiving certificate of achievement from Miss Cochran. 87' MS left FV of Mrs. Edward N. LeFaivre, receiving certificate on behalf of her husband, Maj. Edward N. LeFaivre, US Marine Corps. 94' Two MS's left FV of Mr. Lynn Richardson receiving certificate of award. 102' MS slight high angle of audience. 108' MS right FV Doctor Evan Evans speaking. 117' MCU Dr. Evans receiving the 1958 Frank D. Brewer Trophy from Mr. Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr., President of NAA. 124' MS FV Gen. LeMay, Capt. Shaff, Capt. Jones, Dr. Evans and Admiral Perry, standing behind trophy table. 131' SLATE: CAMERAMAN: RHODES. 12/15/58. 138' MS right FV a civilian introducing Gen. LeMay. 147' Two MCU's of Gen. LeMay standing at the rostrum with Capt. Jones and Capt. Shaff, recipients of the General Electric Trophy. 175' MS of the audience. 184' MCU right FV Capt. Bruce Jones speaking. 195' MCU right FV Gen. Chidlaw speaking -- Capt. Irwin is standing beside him. 206' MS of the audience. 218' MCU right FV Gen. Chidlaw shaking hands with Capt. Irwin. Poor-Fair (Basic: Orig neg)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities