B-52/X-15 FLIGHT 2-17-33, 23 JUNE 1961 EDWARDS AFB CALIFORNIA Part 1

Description

Summary: Front camera on B-52 showing X-15 under wing B-52 before take-off, the take-off, in flight and the drop of X-15 from B-52 a/c; with chase planes, also same scene rear camera on B-52. MS, (front camera on B-52) X-15 under wing of B-52 before take-off. 2' MS, (front camera on B-52) X-15 under wing of B-52 as a/c takes off. 49' MS, (front camera on B-52) X-15 under wing of B-52 in flight, chase plane enters scene several times. X-15 drops from wing of B-52. 389' MS, (rear camera on B-52) X-15 under wing of B-52 before take-off. Service crew making a/c ready for flight. 393' MS, (rear camera on B-52) X-15 under wing of B-52 as a/c takes-off. A/C now in flight as X-15 is put through check out before drop. X-15 drops from wing of B-52 leaving vapor trails as it flies out of scene. 781' Total footage. Good (Basic: ECO)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities