California F-100 Super Saber Through Its Paces

Clip: 352965_1_1

Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1591

Original Film: 026-511-04

HD: N/A

Location: California, Edwards Air Force Base

Timecode: 00:37:38 - 00:38:08

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The Airforce takes the wraps off the F-100, the newest version of the Sabre jet of Korean fame. Cracking the sound barrier it breaks nearby windows. Edwards Air Force Base is 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Sabre Jet sitting on the tarmac with test pilot George Welsh getting ready to get into the cockpit. CUS - Cockpit hatch closing, George sitting in the pilot's seat with a helmet on his head ready to take off. Air to air shot - Nice shot of the plane in flight. OVS - The Sabre Jet in flight. Air to air shot - Sabre Jet making a sharp turn. Ground to air - Sabre Jet flying over head with the sound of the jet engines.