FLIGHT LINE CONTROL, PHAN RANG AB, VIETNAM Part 1

Description

Covers activity on the flight line and in the control center where ordnance uploading maintenance, and other functions are coordinated. (F-100D's and B-57C's shown have camouflage). (Note: 14" Magnetic Tape has radio communications between flight line control center and mobile units on the ramp, B-57 and F-100 takeoffs, and B-57 landings.) SLATE: ROLL: R30C-7X-3912. Shows load team mounting 750-lb GP bomb on F-100D, airman in truck using mobile radio, airman putting cooler hose into F-100D intake, and load team performing routine maintenance of 20mm gun -- also shows panel truck with sign: 615 WEAPONS GREEN 3. 92' SLATE: ROLL: R30C-7X-3917. Shows airman in truck using mobile radio and writing on chart and dolly shot behind taxiing F-100D -- also shows trucks with signs: 352 FLIGHT LINE YELLOW 1 and 614 FLIGHT LINE WHITE 2. 154' SLATE: ROLL: R30C-7X-4082. Shows airmen on duty in control center, writing on status board, talking on telephones, changing aircraft locator board, and writing on form. 259' SLATE; ROLL: R30C-7X-4083. Shows airmen on duty in control center, writing on status board, talking on telephones, and writing on form and maintenance officers and NCOIG at desks. 368' SLATE: ROLL: R30C-7X-4089. Shows B-57C's taking off and landing to right and F-100D's taking off and landing to right. 465' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities