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This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.
ATLAS JOINS THE STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND Part 1
Description
Coverage of the Atlas missile as it becomes operational in SAC inventory. 1) Atlas prelaunch activities around missile. 2) Shows service structure moving away from Atlas. 3) Normal and high-speed footage of Atlas launch. 4) Shows USAF personnel in blockhouse. 5) Scenes of Gen. Thomas S. Power, SAC Commander, viewing Atlas before launch, watching launch and congratulating launch crew.
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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations
Series
Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities
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