FIRST FLIGHT OF A-10A NUMBER 369, EDWARDS AFB, CALIFORNIA Part 1

Description

Covers preflight and postflight activities; and A-10A taxiing out, taking off, and landing as well as aerial views of the aircraft in flight to right. REEL 1: 1) Test personnel examining A-10A on ramp. 2) CUs of A-10A nose gear, engines, and tail (number 11369). 3) Pilot boarding A-10A, harnessing up, and closing canopy. 4) A-10A taxiing to right and left. 5) A-10A taking off to right and climbing, followed by A-37 chase aircraft. 6) AVs of A-10A in flight to right with gear down including low angle views -- A-37 chase aircraft visible in some scenes. 7) RV A-10A taking off as seen from chase aircraft. 8) AMS A-10A landing to right. 9) A-10A landing to left and taxiing in. 10) Pilot, Sam Howard, debarking A-10A and being greeted and congratulated.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities