Air Force Tests Assault Transport (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1949)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. AIR FORCE TESTS ASSAULT TRANSPORT: WEST TRENTON, NJ - The Chase XC-123 Assault Transport, a twin-engined craft designed to transport troops and supplies to forward combat areas, takes off for initial test flights—proves her wings for the Air Forces. 2A/B/C/D. HISTORIC WARSHIP SUNK: OFF ENGLAND - H.M.S. Implacable, the oldest wooden warship in the world, is blown up and sunk, her usefulness outlived. The ship was originally French, fought against the British at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. / THE SHAH VISITS HOOVER DAM: LAS VEGAS, NV - One of the highlights of the Shah of Iran's U.S. visit—a trip to Hoover Dam where the young monarch surveys the vast construction project he hopes to reproduce in his own water-starved land. / JEWELRY—SYMBOL OF BEAUTY: NEW YORK - The newest look in Diamonds for Milady. Styles in jewelry created by Cartier are dramatic proof that gems are not only ornaments, but help accentuate the personality of the wearer. / GERMAN GYMNASTS COMPETE: BERLIN - First time in seven years—the famed Three-Cities championships. Skillful aerial artistry on the parallel and horizontal bars. Berliners are wild in their enthusiasm for the spectacular exhibition. 3. MERRY CHRISTMAS / Santa's Greeting To All Of You - From his North Pole workshop, Santa Claus sends his merriest of Christmas greetings to each and every one of you. Such an array of wonderful toys for the children you'll see here, and all the other sights and sounds we associate with this gladest of holidays. Choir boys singing a popular carol bring our holiday salute to a dramatic close. (LOCAL – CANADA) CHRISTMAS HARVEST IN CANADA.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library