Rocket Sled Test
This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA.	Tape Master:	1597
	Catalog #:	512568
	Clip Number:	512568-1
	Orginal Film:	027-547
	Timecode:	00:02:43 - 00:03:33
	Location:	New Mexico
	Year Shot:	1954 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	ENGINEERING: Misc INVENTIONS: Transportation LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New Mexico SCIENCE: Aeronautics
	Description:	That sled was going 750 MPH at the Al McMordie New Mexico Air Development Center. Rocket propelled it is designed to develop equipment that will enable pilots to bail out of aircraft traveling faster then the speed of sound. Water scoops provide the breaking power Establishing shot - You see one of the early speed sleds. It was traveling at the speed of 750 MPH. MCUS - Engineers gathered around the speed sled. CUS - Engineer securing one of the rockets. MLS - Water scoops. MLS - Rocket sled coming to a stop shooting a rooster tail of water, dirt and dust.

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