B-61 bomb drop from B-52H, Tonopah Test Range, Nevada Part 1

Description

Aerial high-speed camera coverage of B-61s dropping from B-52H bomb bay, and drag chutes on bombs deploying. Includes LAV of bomb bay, showing SRAMS on rotary launcher. 0' ROLL: #57 26 August 1975. 1) ACU of B-61 bomb drop from B-52H showing free fall, then drag chute deployment. 2) ALS right SV B-52H in flight over range. 3) ACU right SV of B-61 drop from B-52H bomb bay, showing feee fall and drag chute deployment. 49' ROLL: #50. 4) AMS LA B-52H in flight to right. 5) ACU LAV of B-52H Bomb Bay doors open, then B-61 dropping and drag chute deploying. 6) AMS of B-61 drop and drag chute deployment (NG). 7) LA CU of open B-52H bomb bay, showing B-61 in place, and SRAMs on rotary launcher behind it, then bomb bay doors closing. 200' ROLL: #55. 8) Two AMCUs of B-61 drop from B-52H, showing free fall and drag chute deployment. 287' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities