PARARESCUE MEN, EGLIN AFB AND ORLANDO, FLORIDA Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Covers advanced training of pararescue trainees conducted by the 48th Air Recovery Squadron at Eglin AFB and ceremonies at Orlando in which Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, Astronaut (Comdr) John W. Youg (USN) and two ARS pararescue men were honored. Reel 1: 1' Scene of pararescue trainees receiving instruction in operation of URC-4 survival radio transmitter/receiver, parachute rigging, recharging of compressed air tanks and low tower and mock door jumps and landings. 489' Shows pararescue trainee in harness being hoisted among trees, rigging slide rope and riding rope to ground. 670' Instructor briefing three pararescue trainees during training period. 702' Instructor inspecting scuba gear of pararescue trainees, trainees jumping into lake from pier, swimming and surface diving. 856' Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1' Scenes of pararescue trainees receiving instruction in operation of portable air compressor and recharging of air tanks. 152' Scenes of pararescue trainee in harness being hoisted among trees and riding rope to ground--intercut with trainees, with scuba gear, swimming in lake and surface--also shows instructor giving advice. 371' Shows sign: PARARESCUE ADVANCE TRAINING, 48TH AIR RECOVERY SQUADRON, EGLIN AFB, FLORIDA. 379' Scenes of pararescue trainees being briefed and jumping from low tower. 491' Total footage in reel. Reel 3: 1' Spectators on lake front for ARS demonstration. 11' Col Allison C. Brooks, MSgt Ted Hawkins and TSgt Robert E. Johnson seated in convertible and Comdr John W. Young (USN) and wife seated in another convertible before start of motorcade. (Orlando, Florida) 106' Spectators on parade route. 154' ELS's of Vice Pres Hubert H. Humphrey speaking from balcony-- intercut with reaction shots of spectators. 275' Scenes of mock space capsule in lake showing pararescue team attaching flotation collar. 453' Vice Pres Humphrey and Comdr Young arriving at entrance to building and Vice Pres and Mrs. Humphrey talking with dignitaries and group of Boy Scouts--also shows Sen George A. Smathers. 545' CU's of Col Brown and Col Brooks. 572' Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts at entracne to building. 586' Shows sign on side of convertible: MRS. HUBERT H. HUMPHREY, GOV HAYDON BURNS, MRS. HAYDON BURNS. 590' Spectators at lake front for ARS demonstration. 629' Scenes of CH-3C in flight over lake, hovering over mock space capsule and flotation collar bag--shows pararescue team entering water and attaching collar to mockup. 783' Total footage in reel. Reel 4: 1' Spectators on parade route. 11' Vice Pres Humphrey arriving at entrance to building and talking with dignitaries and Boy Scouts. 55' Col Brown, MSgt Hawkins and TSgt Johnson climbing stairs and among guests on balcony. 85' Vice Pres and Mrs. Humphrey walking together. 99' High angle of spectators gathered in front of building for ceremonies. 121' Guests including Comdr Young (USN) and Gov Haydon Burns (Florida) on balcony as personalities are introduced and Vice Pres Humphrey begins speech. 206' High angle of spectators gathered in front of building for ceremonies. 226' Col Brown MSgt Hawkins and TSgt Johnson being introduced and speaking--intercut with Vice Pres Humphrey leaving balcony. 356' Col Brown, MSgt Hawkins and Sgt Johnson getting into convertible. 367' Vice Pres Humphrey, Comdr Young (USN), Mrs. Humphrey and Gov Burns seated in convertibles in motorcade. 407' Vice Pres Humphrey and Sen Smathers walking together. 418' Spectators at ceremonies. 487' Scenes of CH-3C parked and taxiing on lake near mock space capsule. 549' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities