USAF: The Air Force Missile Mission (1960)

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Legendary film actor Jimmy Stewart presents this fascinating explanation of current Air Force missile concepts circa 1960. An Academy Award Winner, Stewart was a B-24 pilot during World War 2--and continued his service in the US Air Force after the war. He retired from service in 1968 as a Brigadier General.

Produced by the 1352d Photographic Group--part of the Air Photographic and Charting Service, based at the somewhat mysterious Lookout Mountain Air Force Station in Laurel Canyon--Hollywood, California. The film was a Finalist for the 1960 Industry Film Producer Association's "CINDY" award for a Public Relations film.

Music Luis Humanoide via Pixabay:
"Cinematic Chase Music (007 Inspired)":
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Department of the Air Force 1960
APCS Identifier: SFP-608
Series: Special Film Projects Relating to Military Activities, 1947 - ca. 1970
Record Group 342: Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003

National Archives Identifier: 63929
Local Identifier: 342-SFP-608

URL: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/63929

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