PROJECT MERCURY Little Joe Test 1A Part 4

Description

1) MS The little Joe rocket is blasted off; PAN as it climbs steadily, leaving a trail of smoke; the rocket wavers a moment as tho the second stage has cut in and it then continues on its path. G2) MS The Little Joe rocket ready for launching; it is blasted off and streaks skyward; two long flames coming from the first stage, and slight trail of smoke; it continues climbing as first stage burns out and second stage cuts in as the rocket seems to disappear. G3) LS GtoA A puff of smoke seems to be hanging in mid air. P4) MCU Little Joe Rocket on the launcher and is blasted off; camera tracks the rocket up into space leaving a trail of smoke; first stage cuts off and second stage cuts in; long trail of white smoke; first stage falls toward the earth. G(Scenes taken at Wallops Island, Virginia).

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities