First flight of space shuttle, Edwards AFB, California Part 7

Description

Reel 1 Covers initial flight stage of the space shuttle program including approach and landing tests. Shows series of scenes of press personnel and spectators photographing specially modified National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Boeing 747 carrying Orbiter Vehicle "Enterprise" (OV-101) on its back; Boeing 747 raising and lowering nose gear during series of taxi tests; Boeing 747 and Orbiter taking off, in flight and landing, followed by NASA T-38A chase plane; Boeing 747 and Orbiter parked on flight line; aircrew boarding Boeing 747. 1177' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities