Thor Soars: New Missile Joins Air Force Arsenal
Thor Soars: New Missile Joins Air Force Arsenal
At Cape Canaveral, Florida - Thor, the Air Force's IRBM is successfully test-fired. Leader in the inter-service race for the first 1500-mile missile, Thor is almost operational. Spectacular close-ups show the huge rocket blazing aloft. Establishing shot - Launching pad with a missile ready for the take off. MLS - Technicians and scientist standing and checking out the base of the missile 'Thor'. MLS - The profile of 'Thor' on the launching pad. MS - Technicians sitting at the controls of the missile under the direction of Air Force commander. MLS - Launching pads support dropped and you see just the missile by itself with some smoke coming out of it. CUS - Two Air Force technicians at the controls. MLS - 'Thor" lifting off the launching pad, with a trail of fire and smoke.