FIRST HH-53, UDORN RTAFB, THAILAND Reel 1 · Part 3

Description

Covers arrival and official inspection of first HH-53B (No. 14432 in Southeast Asia. Shows aerial refueling of HH-53B by HC-130P, simulated rescue of "injured" pilot, and gunners firing mini-guns aboard HH-53B. VIPs include Maj. Gen. Robert F. Worley and Brig. Gen. Harmon E. Burns. Reel 1: ROLL: R30C-8A-124. 1) AVs HC-130P in flight wih drogues unreeled as seen from HH-53B approaching drogue for refueling--also shows drogue probe contact and disconnect. 102': ROLL: R30C-8A-125. 2) AMSs left SV and left RV HC-130P in flight and drogue unreeling--heavy cumulous clouds in background. 204': ROLL: R30C-8A-126. 3) AVs refueling as seen from HH-53B cockpit. 300': ROLL: R30C-8A-127. 4) AVs HH-53 pilot, crew chief, pararescueman being lowered to clearing, and treated injured pilot--cameraman photgraphing action nearby. 391': ROLL: R30C-8A-128. 5) AVs pararescueman helping injured pilot to jungle penetrator, and the two being hoisted aboard HH-53B. 450': ROLL: R30C-8A-132. 6) Gunners and mini-guns in rear and side of HH-53B. 532': ROLL: R30C-8A-133. 7) AVs HC-130P and HH-53B in flight to left, and helicopter being refueled. 638': ROLL: R30C-8A-136. 8) AVs gunners test firing mini-guns aboard HH-53B. 732': ROLL: R30C-8A-625. 9) Pararescueman assisting injured pilot to jungle penetrator, and the two being hoisted to HH-53B. 10) HH-53B landing and clearing. 11) Pilot in HH-53B. 796': ROLL: R30C-8A-627. 12) Injured pilot in clearing, looking at his wounds, talking on survival kit radio, and waving to HH-53B. 13) Pararescueman being lowered from HH-53B, and treating injured pilot. 892': ROLL: R30C-8A-630. 14) HH-53B parked and showing features such as engines, refueling probe, and auxiliary fuel tanks. 15) Airmen working around HH-53B nose. 985': Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1': ROLL: R30C-8X-400. 1) Crew chief signaling during HH-53B engine start. 2) MSs HH-53B taxiing out. 38': ROLL: R30C-8X-472. 3) MSs HH-53B taxiing and parked. 4) Brig. Gen. Harmon E. Burns leaving staff car, looking at HH-53B, with group of officers, inspecting helicopter and talking with pilot. 5) Maj. Gen. Robert F. Worley inspecting HH-53B, climbing into co-pilot's seat preparing for flight. 130': ROLL: R30C-8X-483. 6) HH-53B parked--crew chief, fire guard and cameraman at front of helicopter. 7) MSs HH-53B taxiing out. 167': ROLL: R30C-8X-485. 8) HH-53B taxiing, parked and rotors stopping. 9) Brig. Gen. Burns and Maj. Gen. Worley inspecting HH-53B. 245': Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities