| 54th Of Anniversary Of The Wright Brothers Flight | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1642 |
| Catalog #: | 355297 | |
| Clip Number: | 355297-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 030-103-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:17:12 - 00:17:39 | |
| Location: | Kitty Hawk, North Carolina | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Anniversaries LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, North Carolina MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS: Misc TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Misc. | |
| Description: | The 54th anniversary of the world's first powered flight is marked with ceremony at Monument enshrining Wilbur and Orville Wright and the launching of man into a new dimension. Today man is preparing to assault the far reaches of space. He pauses to honor the memory of Wilbur and Orville Wright. A small high school military parade with flag carriers and majorettes. Establishing shot - A long shot of the Orville and Wilbur Wright monument. CUS - Marjorettes carrying flags. CUS - Boys high school ROTC marching with their rifles on their shoulders. CUS - Wilbur and Orville's monument. The Majorettes and the Boy's ROTC line up in front of the monument. CUS - An elderly gentleman lays a wreath at the base of the monument. Ground to air - Jets flying overhead | |
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