SAC ACTIVITIES DURING CUBAN CRISIS Reel 2 · Part 1

Description

Summary: Coverage of briefing of Maj Heyser and preparation for WU-2A reconnaissane flignt during the Cuban crisis. Reel 1 - 1) Shows Maj Reyser and Col Jackson being briefed on routes and weather over Florida area by Lt Col Martinez. 2) Scenes of Maj Heyser being fitted with helmet and pressure suit, entering van with personal equipment man, driving to WU-2A on flight line, boarding aircraft and going through check list with crew chief. 941' Total footage in reel. Reel 2 - 1) Shows men removing sun cover from above WU-2A cockpit. 2) Maj Heyser signaling power on and airmen removing chocks. 3) Shows Maj Heyser debarking from aircraft and removing helmet and flight gear. 4) WU-2A being towed down flight line. 5) Scenes of airmen removing wheel chocks, safety pins and Pogo wheels from WU-2A; and Maj Heyser being fitted with helmet, partial pressure suit, and face mask. 703' Total footage in reel. Fair (Basic: Orig neg)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities