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U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS REVIEW 1959 WORLD FLIGHT CONGRESS AIR SHOW CLARK AFB PHILIPPINES 74422

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This USAF News Review dates to 1959. It highlights key events related to the U.S. Air Force, beginning with President Eisenhower’s 1954 visit to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, where he encouraged cadets to build future traditions. It then covers missile training at Vandenberg Air Force Base, where British and American crews train on the Thor missile system. A segment at Clark Air Force Base features a children’s TV show with a puppet named Ali, offering entertainment and insight into Air Force life. At the Air Force Missile Development Center, a small rocket is tested for high-altitude weather data collection. Meanwhile, the Air Force Orientation Group at Wright-Patterson AFB designs exhibits on aviation advancements, including the X-15 rocket-powered aircraft. The Orlando Air Force Base hosts a water-skiing event for NCOs, marking the summer season. The World Congress of Flight in Las Vegas showcases aviation progress, including military, civil, and experimental aircraft. The event features flight demonstrations of various aircraft, aerobatic teams, and a high-altitude bomb drop, emphasizing global advancements in air power.
  
00:00 - 1:20 – President Eisenhower visits the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, marking his first visit since cadets moved to the permanent site. He meets with cadets in their dining hall, accepts honorary membership in the first graduating class, and encourages them to build future traditions.
1:28 - 1:34 – The president observes the Air Force Academy as it prepares future Air Force leaders.
1:46 - 2:20 – At Vandenberg Air Force Base, British and U.S. crews train together on a mock-up Thor IRBM missile system. The program covers missile fuel systems, guidance, propulsion, and operational procedures.
2:28 - 2:33 – The final stage of training involves an actual missile launch.
3:10 - 3:26 – Graduated missilemen become skilled technicians in a new aerospace field, supporting global peace.
3:37 - 4:46 – A TV program at Clark Air Force Base features “Ali,” a paper-mâché puppet created by Chaplain Walter Bauer. The show, aimed at Air Force children, also entertains adults. Ali humorously describes Air Force life and work. Also shown at Clark AFB TV station broadcasting a puppet show in the Philippines for Air Force kids (check out the old time TV cameras and broadcast studio in use!) 
4:58 - 5:32 – At the Air Force Missile Development Center, a small rocket is tested to gather high-altitude weather data. The rocket reaches 150,000 feet, parachutes back to Earth, and transmits weather readings.
5:43 - 5:47 – The Air Force continues developing meteorological technology.
5:57 - 6:45 – The Air Force Orientation Group at Wright-Patterson AFB designs an exhibit showcasing the X-15 rocket-powered aircraft’s mission. Models from aircraft manufacturers help illustrate Air Force advancements to the public.
6:50 - 6:55 – The group transports exhibits nationwide to fairs and conventions.
7:07 - 7:53 – The Orlando Air Force Base opens its NCO Club Beach with a water-skiing event featuring military and professional skiers.
8:18 - 8:47 – The event includes daring water ski jumps and acrobatics, marking the start of the 1959 summer season.
9:04 - 9:49 – The first World Congress of Flight, held in Las Vegas and sponsored by the Air Force Association, showcases advancements in aviation and spaceflight. Exhibits feature the Mercury space capsule, military, civil, and experimental aircraft. This includes a flight demonstration by B-52 bombers, a B-58 Hustler, a C-130 Hercules, RAF Vulcan bomber, the Chinese Thundertigers and USAF Thunderbirds as well as other acrobatic teams are shown.  
9:54 - 10:57 – A flight demonstration at Nellis AFB features aircraft such as the B-58, C-130 Hercules, and the RAF Vulcan bomber.
10:57 - 12:32 – International aerobatic teams, including the Thunder Tigers, Dutch Air Force, and USAF Thunderbirds, perform, along with a helicopter demonstration.
12:14 - 13:00 – A B-52 executes a high-altitude bomb drop, followed by an F-106 Delta Dart demonstration.
13:00 - 13:35 – The World Congress of Flight highlights aviation excellence and global air power.

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