Training for Space Programme Rescues

Training for Space Program Rescues Air Force Now Obsolete launch pads - Redstone rocket - Titan rocket. Launch of Saturn rocket. Men on moon in Colour. Pick up / recovery of astronauts from floating space capsule in water. Aerials over. 05:46:14 Space shuttle on 747. Group of trainees under instruction - details of helmet explained. Para-rescue training - in wet suits with life rafts. Trainees put on special suits & carry out simulated rescue from space shuttle. 05:48:22 Rescuers in suits to helicopters; crew briefed. Helicopter maintenance; helicopters in flight - para-rescue men jump into water - helicopter lands in water. Man “rescued” from shuttle in water - onto stretcher & hoisted into helicoptor. Helicopter back to JFK Space Center. 05:49:42 Shuttle / Challenger 10th flight launch & in flight. CU & separation. Three helicopters in flight given orders to return to base. Rolling titles: re segment featuring 39th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Wing and loss of helicopter in 1984. Memorial roll call. NASA Support; Space Program;