Guided Missile: New Rocket Travels Twice Speed Of Sound

Clip: 352379_1_1

Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1580

Original Film: 026-430-03

HD: N/A

Location: Utah

Timecode: 00:17:23 - 00:18:22

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Clinch marks, out of focus, flickering, dull in contrast and imagery A new pilot less rocket driven missile takes to the air and, tracked by radar travels twice the speed of sound and for distance that is kept secret for security reasons. Early testing of rockets and of many rockets failing their flights or exploding. MCUS Two scientist wheel out 1 part of the rockets. Some other scientist wheel out the back portion of the rocket MS - Man sitting at rocket controls MLS - Rocket going off into the air LS - Rocket leaving a smoke trail in the sky MLS - Rocket taking off and exploding MLS - Rocket taking off and failing