FIRST FLIGHT OF A-9A NUMBER 367, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA Part 1

Description

Covers preflight checking and inspection of A-9A, high speed taxi sequence, takeoff, aerial views of aircraft in flight, and landing. 1) USAF and Northrup personnel conferring with pilot beside A-9A. 2) MS and CU camera in well of A-9A vertical stabilizer leading edge. 3) Pilot making walk-around inspection of A-9A, boarding aircraft, harnessing up, and going through preflight systems check procedures. 4) CU nomenclature on A-9A (serial number 71-1367A) and fueling instructions. 5) A-9A making high speed taxi run and braking. 6) A-9A starting takeoff run to left. 7) A-9A taking off to right. 8) AVs of A-9A in flight to right, including low angle views (gear down). 9) AV of A-9A landing to right. 10) A-9A landing to left.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities