SAC Reconnaissance Activities During The Cuban Crisis, 24Oct-10Nov62 R9 of 19

SAC Reconnaissance Activities During The Cuban Crisis, 24Oct-10Nov62 R9 of 19 Laughlin AFB, Texas LS across runway w/ airbase buildings visible, U-2 taxiing followed by chase cars towards camera and past. Drop away wheels tested. Men hold wings as plane begins take off run, taking off. 02:49:40 Man talking on radio in chase car. Base building, doors open and men wheel out covered cameras to U-2 hanger and doors closed. 02:51:00 U-2 taking off. 02:51:47 Wing pogo wheel pulled off supply rack & signed for. 02:52:28 Threading up audio tape onto recorder. C-123 (?) w/ U-2 taking off behind. 02:53:30 U-2 being fueled. 02:55:38 Twin engined C-123 engines started. Taxiing past & away from camera. 02:56:28 U-2 sitting on flight line. Brief shot of hanger building. Spying; Surveillance; Cold War