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1952 - Korean War: 51st FIW Story, F-86 fly-overs; Gabreski & Change of Command. 13Jun52

Reel Number: 250139-05

Color: Black and White

Sound: SIL

Year / Date: 1952

Country: Korea,South Korea,USA

Location: OSan AB

TC Begins: 14:25:39

TC Ends: 14:34:40

Duration: 00:09:01

NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk 1952 - Korean War: 51st Fighter Intercepter Wing, F-86 fly-overs; Gabreski & Change of Command. 13Jun52 Aerial of formation of four F-86s. Closer view same formation flying over white cumulus clouds, squadron flying right echelon; formation banks simultaneously & peels away from camera. 14:26:44 LS aerial single F-86 banks, turns away from camera. ELS & MS two F-86s. (some dark) 14:27:19 CU aerial 3/4 RV of single F-86, FU-728. Side view as camera ship lands. 14:28:02 SLATE: 13Jun52. Camera: Williams. CHANGE OF COMMAND. 1ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTER WING. View up to formation of 24 F-86s led by Col. F.S. Gabreski. Formation of 12 F-86s, three sets of four, flying overhead. Another set of 12 F-86s flying overhead, formation of four peels to right, in fg American flag flying full mast. 14:28:47 F-86 formation of five flying line abreast, banking & peeling to the right; in fg American flag; camera pans R to L w/ F-86 as it makes low buzz over airfield. Repeat same, L to R. 11) Several views of F-86 acrobatics-aircraft flown by Col. Gabreski. 14:28:38 13Jun52 American flag on pole in wind, tilt down to MCU Col. Gabreski awarding medal to officer. L to R over area during ceremony; camera stops on line of officers who are to receive awards. 14:30:54 MS Col. Gabreski giving his farewell speech, MOS. 14:31:11 Slate: 13Jun52 Camera: Moore. Ground shot to formation of 24 F-86s centered in frame American flag flying full mast. LS over area completely deserted. LS F-86 making low pass over area Several ELS's of aerial maneuvers of an F-86. 14:32:40 MS platform, officers going to their places & seated on platform. CU table w/ medals displayed 14:33:10 MS Col. Gabreski pinning medal on airman's blouse & speaking at lectern. Officers who received metals are: Maj. Charles W. Reese, 51st FIW; Maj. Courtney R. Broussard, 51st FIG; 1st Lt. Frank E. Bennett, 16th FIS; 1st Lt. James A. McCulley, 16th FIS; 1st Lt. Raymond E. Stratton, 16th FIS; 1st Lt. Wayne N. Hungerford, 16th FIS. The following men are from the 25th FIS: Capt. Arthur H. McCarthy, 1st Lt. Kenneth A. Shealy, 1st Lt., Garry A. Willard, Jr., 2nd Lt, Walter R. Copeland. Following are from the 39th FIS: Capt, Warren G. Brown, 1st Lt. Francis A. Humphreys, 1st Lt. Donald E. Little, 2nd Lt. Thomas F. Casserly. 14:34:21 CU Col. Gabreski as he bids farewell to officers standing on the review stand. CU Col. Gabreski & Col. Mitchell shaking hands & congratulating one another. USAF OSAN AB; Ace; Air Force Hero; NOTE: Sold at per reel rate. Does NOT have sound. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk

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