U-2 TAKEOFF AND LANDING TESTS Part 3

Description

Summary: Coverage of takeoff and landing tests of the U-2 to evaluate performance and control. (Shot list to follow.) 1) Shows U-2 No. 566954, Project Smokey Joe aircraft, with radiometer on top. 2) Pilot and observer getting into cockpit of U-2 No. 566954. 3) Takeoff and AV's of U-2 No. 566954 with radiometer on top. 4) Takeoffs of U-2 Nol 566722 without radiometer and with radiometer on bottom of aircraft. 5) Touch-and-go landings of U-2 No. 66682 with the pogo outrigger wheels remaining with the aircraft. 6) AV of T-33A. 7) Takeoff of T-38A. Good (Basic: Orig ansochrome)

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities