Gemini-Titan (GT-II) launch, AF Eastern Test Range, Florida Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Covers prelaunch activities and launch of Gemini-Titan (GT-II) carrying astronauts Charles Conrad, Jr. and Richard Gordon, Jr. Shows astronauts suiting-up, talking to astronaut Alan Shepard, arriving at launch pad and being secured in capsule; also shows blockhouse activities. Reel 1 - ROLL: PART 1. 1) MSs Gemini-Titan engine ignition. 30' ROLL: PART 2. 2) LSs gantry lowering, smoke and fire from engine ignition. 70' ROLL: PART 3. 3) SVs gantry lowering, engine ignition and launch of Gemini-Titan. 116' ROLL: PART 4. 4) MSs Richard Gordon, Jr., being suited-up by technician; smiling Charles Conrad, Jr., seated in chair; Alan Shepard in civilian clothing talking to astronauts. 5) CUs Richard Gordon and Alan Shepard looking at world map; Shepard handing map to Conrad. 6) MCUs astronauts in capaule, technicians preparing them for flight. 203' ROLL: PART 5. 7) Various views of damage to Complex 19 following Gemini-Titan launch. 308' ROLL: PART 7. 8) INT views blockhouse activities, technicians seated at consoles. 9) CUs blockhouse equipment. 449' ROLL: PART 8. 10) ELSs Complex 19 at dawn, clouds in background, MSs gantry surrounded by workmen and technicians. 11) Astronauts leaving NASA transport van and walking to elevator. 12) MSs photographer doing backbend, supported by technician, as he photographs astronauts. 13) LSs gantry and Gemini-Titan, MSs gantry floors being raised. 14) LSs and MSs gantry lowering. 15) Spectators watching launch. 685' ROLL: PART 9. 16) Early morning shots of Gordon and Conrad in civilian clothing leaving building and boarding staff car. 17) Gordon and Conrad dressed in space suits exiting trailer and entering NASA transport van. 18) LSs NASA transport van and security vehicle en route to Complex 19. 19) CUs security guard at gate 19, technicians picking up badges and walking past guards. 20) ELSs Gemini-Titan launch, MSs spectators and new media personnel watching launch. 863' ROLL: PART 10. 21) MLSs Complex 19 in foreground Complex 14 in background following launch (hazy). 1,103' Total footage in reel. Reel 2 - 0' ROLL: PART 11. 1) HAVs technicians seated at consoles in blockhouse during countdown, shaking hands and congratulating each other. 375' ROLL: PART 12. 2) MSs NASA and McDonnell technicians working around Gemini capsule; astronaut Conrad arriving. 3) Technicians preparing capsule for flight. 4) Technicians assisting astronauts into capsule, securing flight systems and making final inspection. 5) Technician shaking hands with each astronaut and capsule doors being closed. 770' ROLL: PART 13. 6) MSs blockhouse activities, MCUs technician looking through periscope. 7) HAVs blockhouse INT, technicians seated at consoles, technician looking through periscope in center of room and bank of television monitors along wall. 8) MSs technicians watching monitor and shaking hands. 1,133' Total footage in reel.Reel 3 - 0' ROLL: PART 14. 1) MLSs Gemini-Titan launch and tracking footage. 120' ROLL: PART 15. 2) HAVs technicians preparing capsule for flight, astronauts boarding, being secured and capsule doors being closed. 294' ROLL: PART 16. 3) LSs launch, tracking footage and booster ignition. 400' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities