Mercury-Redstone 3 "Freedom 7" Launch, Cape Canaveral, Florida
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Launch of first American into space (Alan B. Shepard). Reel 1: 1) Series of INT CUs Astronaut Shepard in space capsule prior to and after launch. 2) Sequence emergency crews standing by adverse terrain vehicle; crews running to man; rescue helicopters and technicians monitoring consoles in blockhouse. 3) MLS and CU Redstone with Freedom 7 mated and ready for launch. 4) MLS Mercury-Redstone 3 firing and lift off. 5) Sequence cameramen, spectators on beach; also two men watching TV. 86' Total footage in reel.
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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations
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Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities
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