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PRESENTATION OF ASTRONAUT WINGS AT PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC Part 1
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Coverage of Gen. John P. McConnell, AF CofS, awarding astronaut wings to X-15 pilot, Capt. Joe Engle and to Lt. Col. James A. McDivitt and Lt. Col. Edward H. White for their 62-orbit GT-4 flight. Shows the recipients speaking, their wives stepping forward when each received their aeronautical ratings and Eugene M. Zuckert, Secy. of AF and Maj. Gen. Eugene B. LeBailly participating in the ceremony.
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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations
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Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities
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