Air Force Now 187

Duration: 600

Year Published: 1985

Creator: U.S. Air Force

Complete Record: Air Force Now monthly films for training and public relations. Three segments: 1. William Tell Gunnery Competition A look inside this biennial aerial gunnery competition with fighter aircraft held by the United States Air Force. Sunset (sunrise?), ship in ocean, very brief shot of seagull flying over ocean. Military aircraft in flight, taking off, landing, sign with apple and arrow that reads “William Tell” through the apple and small black flags billowing in wind next to sign, military aircraft taxiing on runway, sign “United States Air Force Tyndall A.F.B.”, military aircrafts taxiing on runway, ground crew directing in military aircraft. Air Force officer speaking at podium, full shot of auditorium where officer is speaking, Air Force officer speaking at podium, Silhouette of nose of front half of military aircraft parked on runway at sunset, full shot of aircraft parked on runway at sunset and tail end of several other military aircrafts parked on runway visible, aerial shot of military aircrafts parked on runway. Air Force flag blowing in wind, military aircraft with pilot in cockpit taxiing on runway, Air Force competitors lined up on runway with headphones on saluting one by one down line, military aircraft taxiing on runway with cockpit hoods open, maintenance crew members working on aircrafts, rotating satellite, polishing military aircraft, painting emblem on military aircraft, maintenance crew member polishing engine of military aircraft, Air Force officer on runway writing in and closing notebook, competitors adjusting headbands, officer next to flat truck of missiles for competition, competitors moving missiles and loading onto military aircraft. Full shot of competitors on runway observing competition and applauding, pans to competitors standing next to military aircraft. C/U of U.S. Air Force patch on uniform pans up to officers face and down to officer writing on notepad. C/U of face of ground crew member wearing headphones directing aircraft in, military aircraft taxiing on runway, various shots of military aircraft taking off, flight gear going up into plane, air traffic controllers at control panel, C/U of military aircraft taking off with overlap of same takeoff from two different angles, military aircraft taking off, aerial view of ground, various shots of military aircraft in flight firing missiles, C/U of fire-control radar screen, target hit by missile and exploding, shots of targets exploding, aircraft exploding breaking apart and front half in flames tumbling to ground. 2. Project Warrior: The Battle of Khe Sanh A look back at the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968 during the Vietnam War. Troops in combat gear walking, aerial view of Khe Sanh. Shots of ground combat, solider plugging ears during explosion, C/U of ground tanks firing, artillery fire, explosions in distance, shots of ground soldiers during combat, carrying wounded on gurney. B-52 bomb runs and bombs exploding on ground, B-52 in flight releasing bombs, B-52 in flight on tactical airlift, C/U of ground solider talking on field phone, C/U from inside of B-52 during tactical airlift, releasing supplies and equipment, exterior shot of B-52 in flight releasing supplies and equipment. Commentary from Major McGuire, U.S. Air Force. B-52 taxiing down runway, shot of signs “WELCOME TO KHE SANH” and “MATCU 62 AIRFIELD OPERATIONS.” Soldiers on runway, military helicopter, military aircraft taxiing on runway and C/U of take off. Bombs exploding on runway next to military aircraft, military aircraft in flames, C/U from inside plane and exterior of tactical airlift. Military aircraft taxiing down runway with parachute container dragging behind aircraft, shot from interior of aircraft taxiing down runway releasing supplies and equipment, military helicopter, military jeep transporting equipment away from military helicopter, B-52 taxiing down runway, quick interior shot from B-52 of equipment release, parachutes with equipment landing on ground, quick shot of soldiers removing parachutes from equipment, quick shot of backhoe/excavator dumping box on ground, man with cowboy-like hat driving military vehicle with two small flags on back billowing in the wind, B-52 taxiing down runway, taking off. Commentary from Major McGuire. Ground combat, solider jumping into trench, billowing black smoke on ground, soldiers, B-52 taxiing down airstrip past black smoke, various shots of soldiers firing from tanks, long shot of military helicopter descending towards ground, C/U of artillery firing, military aircraft conducting bomb run and bomb exploding on ground, various shots of bomb runs, interesting C/U aerial shot of what appears to be explosion debris falling, C/U aerial view of missiles descending, aerial view of bombs exploding on ground. Soldiers loading field artillery, solider on field phone, field artillery firing, quick shot of soldier in communication, solider in trench loading weapon and firing weapon, ground troops in trench, B-52 in flight, B-52 releasing bombs, interesting shot from interior of B-52 as bombs are being released from aircraft, bombs exploding on ground, bombs exploding on ground in darkness (Combat Sky Spot), quick shot of military aircraft in flight, soldiers meeting in huddle, aerial of ground, military helicopter landing with troops in foreground, troops boarding military helicopter, troops walking and one holding flag (unidentifiable flag), footage of President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking at podium with military officers behind him. Military aircraft in flight, bomb exploding on ground, solider plugging ears as bomb artillery fired, shots of bomb runs, quick shot of Vietnamese village huts, signs “Interstate 9 Open To Khe San” and “COURTESY OF 11th Eng. BN. CO. A YOUR HIGHWAY TAXES AT WORK,” solider running across ground, various shots of areas destroyed by bombing, artillery firing, loading of artillery, artillery firing, troops walking across ground, base camp with military aircraft flying overhead. 3. “To Honor with Dignity” Profile of the United States Air Force Honor Guard. 21-gun salute, commentary from Captain Dennis Alford. long shot of the National Mall-Lincoln Monument in Washington, D.C., C/U of gravestone, Arlington National Cemetery, U.S. flag flying half staff, Honor Guard carrying flag draped casket up steps of U.S. Capitol, wide shot of the U.S. Capitol, Honor Guard carrying flag draped casket inside U.S. Capitol, Honor Guard member standing alongside flag draped casket, C/U of flag draped casket. C/U of officer wearing “U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Instructor” cap, Honor Guard training and practicing outside. Honor Guard in uniform at graduation ceremony, graduation pin, salute, various shots of Honor Guard Drill Team interspersed with C/U shots of rifles being removed from gun rack, C/U of buttoning of uniform, putting on gloves, assembling rifle. Honor Guard member standing alongside flag draped casket, Honor Guard members standing around flag draped casket, simultaneous salute by Honor Guard members, C/U of wheel of horse drawn carriage and foot of Honor Guard member pans out to full shot of funeral procession, Arlington Memorial Cemetery, Honor Guard walking in formation, shot of still photos of deceased soldiers, Vietnam Memorial Wall, horse drawn carriage carrying flag draped casket surrounded by Honor Guard, in front of U.S. Capitol, Honor Guard carrying flag draped casket, C/U of U.S. flag hanging from ceiling, pans down to military officers and President Ronald Reagan with hands over heart, Honor Guard carrying flag draped coffin, C/U of veteran in fatigues wearing beret and civilians observing, vets in fatigues pushing veteran in wheelchair, Honor Guard carrying flag draped casket, Honor Guard members standing on steps of U.S. Capitol, wide shot of flag draped casket with President Reagan (not clearly visible) at podium. Honor Guard standing in formation, Honor Guard placing flag draped casket onto casket lowering device, civilian observers with their hands over their hearts, placing wreath at front of grave site, Honor Guard member in salute, Honor Guard members holding U.S. flag above casket, President Ronald Reagan with hand over heart standing next to saluting Honor Guard member, 21-gun salute at Arlington Memorial Cemetery.