MK-84 laser guided bomb tests, Eglin AFB, Florida Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Covers final assembly and mounting of MK-84 laser guided bomb (KMU-351/B) on F-4D, departure of F-4D with MK-84 LGBs and P-4C with laser designator pod, AVs of F-4D in flight and dropping MK-84 LGB. Also shows remote controller for target tank (M-48) and bomb hitting near moving tank. Reel 1: 1) Airmen checking electrical connectors for guidance and control units of MK-84 LGB. 2) MJ-1 moving MK-84 LGB to F-4D, load team mounting bomb on pylon, tightening sway braces, reading check list, inserting computer, attaching seeker assembly and canards to front of bomb. 3) F-4D with two MK-84 LGBs taxiing out and taking off. 4) F-4C with laser designator pod taxiing off. 5) Tracking footage of MK-84 LGB in controlled glide to impact on range. 706' Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1) Test project personnel working around target tank (M-48), and operating remote controller for tank. 2) Target tank moving across range, and view from atop turret. 3) AMSs and AMCUs F-4D with MK-84 LGBs in flight to left, executing half-roll, diving and dropping M-84 LGB. 4) Tracking camera/radar unit in operation. 5) F-4D diving and view from rear cockpit of F-4D during dive toward range. 6) AMS laser designator pod on F-4C. 7) Tracking footage of falling bomb. 8) Target tank moving on range and bomb hitting near tank. 9) ALS bomb explosion on range. 10) Bomb crater on range. 793' Tota1 footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities