VANDENBERG MILESTONES Part 1

Description

Coverage of events at Vandenberg during Maj. Gen. David Wade's tour of duty. 1) Shows emplacement of Thor launch table. 2) Scenes of construction of Thor shelter. 3) Shows large dish radar antenna. 4) Tracking footage of Thor launch. 5) Maj. Gen. Wade with Gen. Thomas Power during tour of base. 6) Tracking footage of Atlas launch. 7) Scenes of Atlas launch and blowup. 8) Shows re-entry of re-entry vehicle in ocean. 9) Scenes of Maj. Gen. Wade and King of Thailand touring base. 10) Shows Maj. Gen. Wade and foreign officers touring Thor site. 11) Scenes of Titan I silo launch. 12) Scenes of silo complex construction. 13) AV's of Vandenberg AFB housing area. 14) Scenes of Vandenberg AFB buildings and facilities. 15) Scenes of change of command ceremonies and parade for Maj. Gen. Wade.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities