News in Brief: California, Rocket Plane Record.
News in Brief: California, Rocket Plane Record.
Clip: 351357_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1560
Original Film: 024-472-02
HD: N/A
Location: California
Timecode: 00:48:55 - 00:49:36
First pictures of the record-shattering Douglas 'Skyrocket' plane that flew more than 1,000 miles per hour at 63,000 feet. The 'Skyrocket' is released from B-29 'mother plane' for record flight. Plane speeds over desert area. Establishing shot - Pilot Bill Briggsman is checking out the model of the Douglas "Skyrocket" Air to Air - A B-29 mother ship carrying the Skyrocket attached to her under-side. It releases it and it's exhibits a beautiful test flight.