STUDENTS AT THE NATO COLLEGE WATCH A DEMONSTRATION OF PARACHUTE DROP OF TROOPS AND EQUIPMENT IN GERMANY, 13 SEPTEMBER AND 14 SEPTEMBER 1956 [Allocated Title]
Title:STUDENTS AT THE NATO COLLEGE WATCH A DEMONSTRATION OF PARACHUTE DROP OF TROOPS AND EQUIPMENT IN GERMANY, 13 SEPTEMBER AND 14 SEPTEMBER 1956 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1536
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:Students inspect aircraft, supply drops by parachute and a range of weaponry.
Description:Students arrive by bus at Landstuhl in Germany and have coffee (Matador guided missile in background). Students inspect jet aircraft and a TM 61A guided missile and are briefed on the demonstration by a member of 12th Air Force; students and Lieutenant General Byers (Commandant of NATO College) observe the workings of a jet fighter bomber (North American F-86F Sabre) and a transport aircraft (C-119) by pilots and junior officers. The para-drop demonstration takes place: supplies (including a ¼-ton jeep) are dropped by parachute and inspected by the students, who ask questions. Paratroops and more supplies are dropped. Demonstration of infantry firepower and artillery is watched; students are briefed on light weapons as senior officers (including Lieutenant General Uncles, Commander of 7th Corps) watch. More equipment, including a guided missile, a Bren carrier and a heavy gun, is inspected by the students, who talk with other officers (among whom General Clark is present).
Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
