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The Air Force Story, Vol. 1, Chapter Iv: Between Two Wars (1930)

1930 · Short film · 14 min

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In this chapter of the Air Force Story, the period between the two World Wars is described as one of technological and educational development as well as of peaceful missions, including an airdrop of food and supplies to the Navajo Nation and the taking up of air mail delivery. In the background, premonitions of war – the rise of Hitler and Japanese aggression in Manchuria. (TRT 14:42) Opening title: “SFP 263-4” (0:08). The seal of the United States Air Force. Title: “The Air Force Story” “It is the job of all the people to know and understand what the airman has done and is doing today. For only with full public knowledge and understanding can we have the support we need to carry out our mission. It is a big mission and an important one. It involves the future well-being of every American – the peace of the world. Sincerely, your Air Force” (0:15). “Between Two Wars 1930-1935” (1:08). Randolph Field is dedicated, General Frank Lahm is congratulated (1:12). Men train at the Air Corps training center (1:30). General Benjamin Foulois in 1931: “We had brought to Dayton Ohio almost seven hundred Martin, Keystone and Curtis Two Engine Bombers, backed by squadrons of Boeing P-12 pursuits.” The planes fly in formation (1:52). The Third Attack Group, “One of Hoyt Vandenberg’s early outfits.” “Weary Willies,” – obsolete aircraft - are bombed as part of testing outside of San Antonio (2:25). Herbert Hoover visiting Bolling Air Force Base. Colonel James Fechet honors Captain Eddie…

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14 minutes
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Ephemeral Films

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