USAF HONOR GUARD, WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA Reel 6 · Part 1

Description

Coverage of the AF Honor Guard representing the AF at arrival ceremonies, wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and participating in Washington Day Parade; AF Drill Team performing at Old soldier's Home and practice drilling; and flag detail and firing squad practicing. VIP's shown include: President Lyndon B. Johnson, Air Minister Gomez of Brazil, Premier Chung Kwon, Lt. Gen. Yan Shao-lien, Gen. John P. McConnell, Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Gerrity, Lt. Gen. Hewitt T. Wheless, and Brig Gen. Douglas C. Polhamus. Reel 1 - Scenes of military VIP's including Lt. Gen. Yang Shao-lien, CofS of the China Air Force, alighting from VC-131H, being greeted by AF Asst Vice CofS Lt Gen Hewitt T. Wheless and Brig Gen Douglas C. Polhamus, Comdr 1001st AB wing, Lt Gen Shao-lien inspecting honor guard, and group saluting during playing of National Anthem. (Andrews AFB) 194' SLATE: ROLLS: M62D-69 and 70. 23 FEBRUARY 1967. 202' LS's high angle of Royal AF Transport Command Bristol Britannia C. Mk.1 taxiing in -- shows british AF CofS, Air Chief Marshal and other VIP's alighting, RAF CofS being greeted by Gen John P. McConnell, AF CofS -- honor guard in foreground; the USAF honor guard; and Gen McConnell, RAF CofS, Brig Gen Polhamus and troop commander inspecting the honor guard. (Andrews AFB) 516' SLATE: ROLLS: M62D-140 and M62D-18. 527' Scenes of USAF Bagpipers and USAF Drill Team performing on grounds at the Old Soldiers' Home with a carnival atmosphere -- shows reaction shots of veterans and guests. 900' Total footage in reel Reel 2 - Scenes of children waiting for the Washington Day Parade, different units in the parade including one in Revolutionary dress, USAF Band, Tri-Service colors, and USAF honor guard -- crowd watching. 196' SLATE: ROLL: M62D-134. 227' MLS's of sign at gate: USAF BOLLING AFB -- cars entering and leaving. 321' Scenes of USAF Drill Team entering area and performing for veterans at the Old Soldiers' Home -- shows some veterans in wheel chairs. 763' Total footage in reel. Reel 3 - Scenes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier showing honor flight and color guard taking their places, spectators, Lt Gen Thomas P. Gerrity and Air Minister Gomez of Brazil leaving Arlington Memorial Amphitheater and coming down steps -- shows both as they salute the colors, Brazilian flag flying, USAF Band playing, wreath bearers walking foward to present wreath to Air Minister Gomez, and the latter going to place wreath at the tomb. 195' SLATE: ROLL: M62D-117. 201' Scenes of various units and organizations marching in Washington Day Parade including Tri-Service colors, Howard University and high school bands, USAF Band, USAF honor guard and Miss Veteran in car -- cutaway shots of children watching parade. 386' SLATE: ROLL: M62D-118. 404' MS's of crowd and USMC Drum and Bugle Corps on the white House steps. 444' MS of Pres Johnson with AF aide Lt Col James Cross walking up driveway and being greeted by AF CofS Gen McConnell, Pres Johnson greeting Chung Kwon, Premier of South Korea, upon his arrival by car and Pres Johnson and Premier Chung Kwon inspecting troops including honor guard and both speaking at podium. 584' SLATE: ROLL: M62D-119. 589' MS of USAF honor guard -- flag of Great Britain flying in background at Andrews AFB. 620' Scenes of RAF Air Chief Marsal inspecting honor guard, VIP returning to his place, and troop commander and guidon saluting with honor guard cordon in frame. 694' MCU's of airman during classroom instruction and drawing of honor guard positions at VIP arrivals. 774' Scenes of Air Minister Gomez of Brazil placing wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honor guard participating in the ceremony, USAF Band, and the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater. 909' LS looking over rows of grave markers at Arlington Cemetery -- back of amphitheater in background and US flag flying at half mast. 962' Total footage in reel. Reel 4 - SLATE: ROLL: M62F-18. 15' Scenes of ceremony on grounds outside the Executive Offices Building showing honor guard along with other services forming and in formation and Pres Johnson and South Korean Premier Chung Kwon taking their places on platform -- shows both during playing of National Anthem, leaving stand, inspecting troops and each speaking. 388' LS's, MLS's and MS of USAF Drill team performing at Old soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C. 566' TAIL SLATE: ROLL: M62D-141. 575' Total footage in reel. Reel 5 - SLATE: ROLL: M62F-15. 9' Scenes of wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier showing color guard walking up steps, cordon of the AF honor guard marching into place and saluting with their rifles, group of Brazilian VIP's standing at attention, Air Minister Gomez and Lt Gen Gerrity walking down steps and coming to attention, wreath bearer walking over to air Minister Gomez and both proceeding to the tomb, then foreign party, Air Minister Gomez, and Lt Gen Gerrity walk back up steps and enter Arlington Amphitheater. Also shows CU of wreath. 366' SLATE: ROLL: M62F-17, PT 2. 372' Scenes of classroom instructions for honor guard showing members listening and staff sergeant lecturing and at a magnetic board pointing out the various positions that the honor guard has in a VIP arrival. 605' SLATE: ROLL: M67D-17. 618' Scenes of wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier showing dignitaries taking their places, Brazilian flag, wreath bearer and Air Minister Gomez placing wreath at tomb, Lt Gen Gerrity and Air Minister Gomez walking back up steps toward camera, color guard marching in place beside tomb, then leaving, and AF honor guard cordon marching away. 739' Total footage in reel. Reel 6 - SLATE: ROLL: M62F-22. 13' LS high angle of AF honor guard in formation on ramp for VIP arrival -- shows Republic of China flag flying, VC-131H taxiing in, Lt Gen Yan Shao-lien and others alighting, inspection of AF honor guard, USAF Band playing, Lt Gen Yang Shao-lien with Lt Gen Wheless and Brig Gen Polhamus walking toward air terminal at Andews AFB, and color guard, AF honor guard and USAF Band marching away. 380' SLATE: ROLL: M62F-20. 402' MLS's covering the arrival of Lt Gen Yang Shao-lien by VC-131H. 767' Total footage in reel. Reel 7 - Scenes of AF drill team going through a phase of training including manual of arms and airman in charge walking through cordon while doing manual of arms. 581' MLS of White House (North view). 606' SLATE: ROLL: M62D-120. 614' Scenes of AF drill team going through a phase of training showing manual of arms and drilling in a circle. 775' Total footage in reel. Reel 8 - (ROLLS: M62F-136, 138 and M62D-139) Scenes including travel shots of AF drill team in practice drill and manual of arms training; seven-man firing squad being called to attention and firing rifles; and personnel of flag detail folding the American flag and passing it. 777' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

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Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities