Planes for Thailand (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1951)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PLANES FOR THAILAND: BANGKOK - The aircraft carrier Cape Esperance takes the first consignment of navy and Air Force planes to Thailand, under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program. Members of the crew are initiated into the oriental mysteries of the Thailand capital. 2. COLOR GIRL: ANNAPOLIS - Beautiful Fredda Coupland officiates as the seventy-fifth color girl in Naval Academy's history as she presents the standards to Midshipman Winnefeld, captain of the winning company. 3A/B/C/D. STRAFING IN KOREA: KOREA - Marine and Air Force fighters range the skies and pour a hail of fire bombs, rockets and demolition charges on the enemy directly in front of the advancing allied troops. Every strategic installation in sight is blasted. / POLAR SOLO FLIER: NEW YORK - Captain Charles F. Blair swoops down to New York's airport, after having crossed the pole from Norway to Alaska in ten hours and then coming on to New York in another nine. / FIRST JET ACE: CALIFORNIA - Captain James Jabara, world's first jet ace arrives at Travis Air Force Base, after knocking down six Russian-made jets in air duels. He is welcomed by his wife and Airforce General Kelly. / THE HAND IS QUICKER: NEW YORK - The sleight of hand fraternity meets in New York to show what's new in the world of magic and the results, to put it mildly are starting. 4A/B. PRIZE ROOKIE: OHIO - Billy Joe Davidson of North Carolina sets a record as he signs to pitch for the Cleveland Indians. Al Lopez has a big smile for the 17-year old who pitched a no hitter in semi-pro competition. / INDIANAPOLIS AUTO CLASSIC: INDIANAPOLIS - Averaging one hundred and twenty six miles an hour, Lee Wallard becomes the first driver in history to better the four hour mark in the 500-mile Memorial Day classic, and wins handily.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library