In Memoriam
642 views · Published 27 March 2012 · 5:07 · Indexed 26 October 2026
Channel: Nuclear Vault · 2012 · Education
National Archives Identifier: 65605 Summary: Produced and directed by the Public Information Office, Wiesbaden Military Post. Photographed by Welt im Bild, Munich, Germany. Recorded by AFIFA, Wiesbaden Germany. Narration by Mel Edwards, American Forces Network. Shows formal troop review by Lt Gen John K. Cannon, CG of USAF in Europe, at dedication of memorial to Americans killed during the 1948 Berlin Airlift, at Wiesbaden, Germany in summer of 1949. (Shot list to follow.) MS, troops lined up in formal review. One view with Color Guard in foreground. Inspecting party saluting flag and passing before troops standing at attention. MCU, Lt Gen John K. Cannon, CG of USAF in Europe, Brig Gen F.R. Updegraf, CO of Wiesbaden Military Post, and Dr. James R Newman, Director of Office of Military Gov't, standing at attention. CU, Gen Cannon, Gen Updegraf & Dr. Newman. MS, generals and civilians at atten- tion. MS, EM carrying wreath between Color Guard and the VIPs. MCU & MS, Color Guard and three EM (sailor, airman & soldier) carrying wreath. Three C-54s passing fairly low, directly overhead. CU, officer reading memorial statement to troops. Officer placing wreath at root of big plaque which lists street names as memorials to Americans killed during Berlin Airlift. MCU, views of bugler blowing taps, EM saluting and civilians standing at attention in bg. MCU, pan to plaque and wreath with troops nearby. MCU, still photographer in fg. MS reviewing stand and officers saluting. MCU, two generals saluting, civilian with hat over heart. Six C-54s passing overhead. MCU 686th Air Force Band marching and playing. MLS troops passing in review. MLS negro troops passing in review. Band playing before reviewing stand. Troops passing in review in bg. MLS, MCU, 7l25th WAAF Sqdn. passing in review. CU, Band marching past camera. Plaque and wreath. Good
