Pilot Ejector Seat (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. YUGOSLAV AIR VICTIMS: ROME, ITALY - Following their release at Yugoslav border, five caskets containing the bodies of American airmen shot down by Yugo fighter planes arrive at airport enroute to final burial place in the U.S. 2. HALSEY BACKS "F.D.R." CRUISE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Re-affirming our right to send U.S. warships anywhere in the world, Admiral Halsey defends cruise of huge carrier to Greek waters and says "We will go where we please!"—NAPLES, ITALY - The 45,000-ton carrier rides at anchor, with planes and men ready for action, on eve of departure to Greece. 3. PILOT EJECTOR SEAT: DAYTON, OH - Catapulted into the air from a speedy "Black Widow" night-fighter, Corp. Harry Brickenheimer lands safely in a parachute, proving the efficiency of the Army's new ejector seat. 4. DOUBLE FEATURE PARADE: HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - Ranging in age from one month to 90 years, twins gather for convention and display their amazing likenesses.—GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Not to be outdone, the Midwest stages a twin-bill conclave and casts the spotlight on a double feature showing. 5. GOLD CUP RACE: DETROIT, MI - Piloting his trim speedboat Tempo VI to victory in all three laps on the Detroit River, Guy Lombardo wins the Gold Cup classic. Thrills and speed hit a high note as the high-powered craft churn over the 90-mile course. 6. NATIONAL AIR RACES: CLEVELAND, OH - Aviation flexes its muscles and uncorks its first post-war speed classic, with Army and Navy aircraft demonstrating war-borne strides. Flying a P-51 Mustang, Paul Mantz wins the Bendix Race with a top speed of 435 m.p.h., while the Thompson Trophy event features dazzling flying by a host of service-type airplanes. (LOCAL – CANADA) MONTE TOURS CANADA. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADA’S BIGGEST.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library