GENERAL CARL SPAATZ RECEIVES USAFA'S THOMAS D. WHITE AWARD, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO Reel 1 · Part 2

Description

Coverage of the Thomas D. White Award being presented to Gen. Carl Spaatz (Ret.) by Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, AFA Superintendent, during a formal review of the Cadet Wing. Also Speeches and awards at a luncheon. Reel 1: Continuous filming of Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Academy Superintendent, presenting the USAFA's Thomas D. White Award to Gen. Spaatz (Ret)--shows a chief master sergeant and cadet standing at attention--spectators in background, the cadet reading citation and Gen. Spaatz (Ret) and Lt. Gen. Moorman returning to review position beside a civilian dignitary. 469': Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1) MCU from different angles of bugler. 2) Scenes of spectators and children sitting on the ground. 3) MCU of Col. Robin Olds. 4) Several scenes using zoom lens of AFA Cadet Wing passing in review and AFA Band marching. 5) MLSs of review stand. 6) MS RV of civilian dignitary and Lt. Gen. Moorman during playing of National Anthem--pan to AFA cadet officers, then zoom in on Gen. Spaatz (Ret) holding hat over heart. 7) Shows Lt. Gen. Moorman presenting the Gen. Thomas D. White Award to Gen. Spaatz (Ret) and two posing for picture. 615' Total footage in reel. Reel 3: Scenes at luncheon showing the head table, includes Lt. Gen. Moorman, civilian dignitary, Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker, emcee Gen. Spaatz (Ret), Gen. Curtis E. LeMay (Ret) and officer; Gen. LeMay (Ret) standing for recognition; the civilian and Lt. Gen. Moorman unveiling portrait painting; civilian, Gen. Spaatz (Ret), and Lt. Gen. Moorman speaking; emcee presenting gifts to the civilian dignitary; and a civilian and officer coming to platform and being recognized. 939': Total footage in reel. Reel 4: 1) Covers the speeches and activity following luncheon--VIPs shown include: Lt. Gen. Eaker (Ret), Gen. LeMay (Ret), Lt. Gen. Moorman and Gen. Spaatz (Ret). 2) MS and CU of spectators at parade ground. 3) Shows Cadet Wing in formation. 4) Scenes of review stand showing Col. and Mrs. Olds, Brig. Gen. Robert McDermott and Miss Peggy Fleming, (Olympic Ice-Sakting Gold Medal Winner). 5) Scenes of AFA Cadet Wing passing in review during formal parade--shows their feet marching and tailaway shots. 6) MCU of the Gen. Thomas D. White Trophy. 701': Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities