LT GEN COMPTON'S RETIREMENT, OFFUTT AFB, NEBRASKA Reel 2 · Part 3

Description

Covers retirement ceremonies for Lt Gen Keith K. Compton with presentation of DSM by Gen Bruce K. Holloway and pass in review followed by flyover of formations of B-52s, B-58s and KC-135s. Other VIPs include Lt Gen Glen W. Martin, Lt Gen William B. Kieffer, Lt Gen Paul K. Carlton and Maj Gen William C. Garland. Reel 1: 1) MLSs SAC Headquarters. 2) Fly overs of three B-52s, three B-58s, and KC-135A. 3) Personnel passing in review. 4) Lt Gen Martin, Lt Gen Kieffer, Lt Gen Carlton, and Maj Gen Garland congratulating Lt Gen Compton after ceremonies. 5) Officers and guests proceeding to site of ceremonies and waiting for ceremony to begin. 6) Gen Holloway and other general officers on reviewing stand. 7) Gen Holloway and Lt Gen Compton inspecting SAC elite guard. 8) Gen Holloway presenting DSM and plaque to Lt Gen Compton. 9) VIPs and guests watching pass in review. 10) Generals Martin, Kieffer, Carlton and Garland congratulating Lt Gen Compton. 11) Gen Holloway and Lt Gen Compton watching B-52 flyover. 906' Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1) SAC elite guard, color guard and airmen passing in review. 2) Fly overs of three B-52s, three B-58s and three KC-135s. 3) Sign on building: UNITED STATES AIR FORCE HQ STRATEGIC AIR C0MMAND. 4) SAC elite guard and color guard taking positions in front of SAC headquarters and saluting. 5) VIPs taking seats on reviewing stand. 6) Gen Holloway and Lt Gen Compton proceeding to reviewing stand, and inspecting SAC elite guard. 7) Gen Holloway presenting DSM and certificate to Lt Gen Compton. 796' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities