HIGHLIGHTS OF VANDENBERG AFB DEDICATION Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Summary: Covers addresses and presentations made during redesignation ceremonies of Cook AFB to Vandenberg AFB (effective 4 October 1958) and the unveiling of Gen Hoyt S. Vandenberg's portrait at banquet. (Shot list to follow.) Reel 1, 921': 1) Scenes of traffic being directed by AP through Vandenberg AFB main entrance. 2) Spectators gathered for ceremonies. 3) Scenes of Maj Ben David Wade, Comdr First Missile Division, and Gen Thomas D. White, USAF CofS, speaking from speakers' platform. 4) MS of Capt and Mrs. Hoyt S. Vandenberg and Hoyt S. Vandenberg III standing on corner of platform. Reel 2, 844': 1) Scenes of Mrs. Hoyt S. Vandenberg speaking and presenting plaque to Maj Gen Wade -- shows Maj Gen Wade pinning missile badge on Hoyt S. Vandenberg III as his father and grandmother look on. 2) Scenes of guests seated in banquet hall; Maj Gen Wade speaking; Mrs. Hoyt S. Vandenberg unveiling portrait of the former Chief of Staff; and Gen Thomas S. Power, Comdr SAC, speaking. Good (Basic: Mas pos)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities