Jet Record: Coast To Coast In 3 Hours, 23 Minutes
Jet Record: Coast To Coast In 3 Hours, 23 Minutes
Maj. John Glenn, Marine airman, flies a navy 'Crusader' jet from coast-to-coast in the record time of 3 hours 23 minutes, reaching top speeds exceeding 1,000 MPH Establishing shot - Major John Glenn his face completely covered up by flight gear sitting in the cock pit of the jet "Crusader". MCUS - Two Naval officers smiling and waving him off. MS - Jet 'Crusader' taking off from the run-way and becomes air born. Air to Air - Refueling en route to New York by his sister plane, there is another plane in back of them. Air to Air - Bottom of the jet, it pulls away with the top speed of 1,000 MPH and is up-right once again. MLS - Mid afternoon Floyd Bennet Field is reached, the Crusader coming in leaving a slight smoke screen. MLS - Plane is landing on the run-way. CUS - Major Glenn's family, his wife, son and daughter. MCUS - The 'Crusader' and Major John Glenn. (nice shot of the plane) MS - News men and their camera's rolling. MCUS - Major John Glenn, cock pit of the plane is open his flight gear is off, he's wearing a big smile and waving to his family, friends and the press. MCUS - Back shot of the 'Crusader'. CUS - Major Glenn speaking to another high brass military man. CUS - Major John Glenn kneeling in the middle of his two children, their all smiling.