GROUNDWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING SEVERE TURBULENCE (GUST) BOEING, WICHITA, KANSAS Part 5

Description

Coverage of Boeing tests conducted to determine extent of and possible dangers to be expected from low-level turbulence encountered in nap-of-the-earth high speed flight. Film shows earth's surface as seen from cockpit, B-52 and B-47 wing sections fluttering as result of turbulence; includes AV's of test-painted B-52G after severe turbulence had removed all but stub portion of vertical stabilizer.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities