Mcdonnell Douglas Corp. Yc-15 Tactical Transport Aircraft Promo Film 67544 (1976)

Synopsis

This is a promotional video for the YC-15, S.T.A.R. OF THE FUTURE, looks at the strategic aircraft produced by McDonnell Douglas Corporation, designed for tactical transport. The video dates from the mid 1970’s, most likely 1976. Series of short shots of the YC-15; landing, a tank reverses into the cargo bay, two shots of a take-off, a refuelling, and of agile handling. Slow zoom in on the U.S Air Force logo (:06-:59). Title plate (1:00-1:09). Several engineers look over technical drawings. Footage of fuselage of plane being constructed (1:10-1:22). YC-15 Number One, white in colour, is seen taking off, then a shot of it in flight (1:23-1:37). This shot structure repeated with the YC-15 Number Two, camouflaged in paint scheme. (1:38-1:55) Shots of both of these planes landing (1:56-2:18). TC-15 Number 2 is seen unloading a military jeep, then Number 1 unloads a tank (2:19-2:27). Number 1 is seen landing on a dirt strip, then driving over several basic obstacles on another runway (2:28-2:58). Thrust reverser seen opening, then various shots of Number 1 reversing (2:59-3:28). A perfectly symmetrical shot of Number One taking off from the front, then a shot of it landing (3:29-4:01). Number Two seen landing, then taking off and sharply manoeuvring to the side during take off (4:02-4:25). Slow motion shot of airdropped items being release from the cargo bay of Number Two (4:26-4:38). The planes are seen landing and maneuvering sharply on dirt landing strip, then Number One…

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Running time

11 minutes

Collection

Ephemeral Films

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• 1976
• McDonnell
• Douglas Corp
• YC-15
• Tactical Transport
• Stock Footage