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This clip is Reel 2, Part 1 of a 5-part film. Watch from the beginning

AC-119K GUNSHIP Reel 2 · Part 1

Description

Covers features of AC-119K gunship, taxi out, takeoff, firing mission and return to base. Date and location of this subject unknown. Reel 1: 1) AVs INT AC-119K showing miniguns firing. 2) MLSs to MSs to LSs AC-119K taking off to left. 3) Two crewmen boarding AC-119K. 4) No. 1 engine and jet pod as seen from AC-119K cockpit during takeoff. 5) AVs INT AC-119K showing gunners loading ammunition in Gatling gun and minigun. 6) AMLSs and AMSs AC-119K in flight. 7) AVs INT AC-119K showing crewman at Night Observation Device. 8) Spent shell casings spewing from breach of Gatling gun and minigun. 725' Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1) AC-119K jet engine pod on left wing. 2) Airman removing muzzle covers from miniguns and Gatling gun on AC-119K. 3) AC-119K parked, No. 1 engine starting, and aircraft taxiing out. 4) AMSs LA and SV AC-119K in flight to right. 5) LS to Ms to MLS AC-119K on approach and landing to left. 445' Total footage in reel.

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Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities

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Date
1968–1969
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3:36