Supersonic Bail-Out
Supersonic Bail-Out
Clip: 353785_1_1
Year Shot: 1955
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1612
Original Film: 028-735-02
HD: N/A
Location: California
Timecode: 00:29:46 - 00:30:31
Ultra-slow-motion cameras record supersonic bail-out tests during which an instrument-laden dummy is ejected from the cockpit attached to rocket sled travelling over 700 mph. Establishing shot - The Supersonic Convair nose section is mounted on a rocket sled and its sitting on a track. MCUS - Military puts in a dummy for a new series of supersonic bail out test. MLS - Slo motion captures the supersonic nose of the Convair ejecting the dummy.