UNVEILING OF THE X-20 AT LAS VEGAS AFA CONVENTION, NEVADA Part 1

Description

Summary: Coverage of the Under Secretary of AF Joseph V. Charyk, unveiling X-20 Dyna-Soar mockup and Gen. Bernard A. Schriever introducing X-20 pilots at a press conference. Included are scenes of Secretary of AF, Eugene M. Zuckert, and Maj. Gen. William K. Martin, AV's of century series fighters, latest trainers, C-140 and Thor-Agena, Titan and Minuteman display in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center. AMLS of F-101, F-100, F-102, F-104, F-105, F-106 and F-4C with armament display in front of aircraft; T-37, T-39 and T-39; Lockheed C-140 and Thor-Agena, Titan and Mnuteman displayed outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center. 14' Scenes of Maj. Gen. William K. Marting, Dep Dir, Office of Information, introducing Gen. Bernard A. Schriever, Comdr, AFSC, who speaks befor bank of microphones and introduces X-20 Dyna-Soar pilots; Maj James W. Wood, Maj. Henry C. Gordon, Maj. Russell L. Rodgers, Mr. Milton C. Thompson of NASA, Capt. William J. Knight and Capt. Albert H. Crews, Jr. 696' MLS's of Under Secretary of AF, Joseph V. Charyk, speaking -- pan right as wall panel separates and X-20 Dyna-Soar mockup is displayed. 813' MCU left FV of X-20 mockup and USAF printed on the space glider. 826' MS high angle of X-20 with Dyna-Soar pilot in front. 833' MS, MCU and MLS high angle of Sec. of AF, Eugene M. Zuckert in front of X-20 speaking -- shows pilots in last scene. 898' MS sign: LAS VEGAS, CONVENTION CENTER AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL CONVENTION AEROSPACE PANORAMA. 965' MLS of the Las Vegas Convention Center building. 980' Total footage in reel. Good (Basic: orig Color)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities