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Aviation In The News

Aviation In The News
Clip: 355649_1_1
Year Shot: 1958 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1649
Original Film: 031-050-02
HD: N/A
Location: West Germany
Timecode: 00:09:08 - 00:09:51

West Germany activates its first wing of jet fighter-bomber wing of its new Air Force. 50 F-34 Thunder Jets given by the United States make up the combat group that will be assigned to NATO Service latter on in the year. Defense Minister Joseph Strauss inspects the honor guard at Norveich Air Force Base. Taken part in the ceremony are officers of NATO nations. Norveich Air Force Base in West Germany. MCUS - F-34 jet planes lined up. MCUS - Honor guard ready for inspection. CUS - Defense Minister, Joseph Strauss waling and inspecting the Honor Guard. MCUS - Other officers of NATO nations. MCUS - The tail ends of the F-34 jets. MCUS - The noses of the F-34 jets.