Reel

Spinning Reel Target

Spinning Reel Target
Clip: 354467_1_1
Year Shot: 1956 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1625
Original Film: 029-098-05
HD: N/A
Location: Hawthorn, California
Timecode: 00:32:15 - 00:32:59

A Jet Interceptor shows a new aerial tow-target designed for super-sonic target practice. Resembling a fishing plug, it's let out at the end of a 5-mile line. Establishing shot - Air to air shot of a Jet Interceptor. MCUS - Under the jets wing is the tow target that can be released and the jet does release it. MCUS - This plug that the plane releases is five miles behind the plane to insure safety for the pilot. MCUS - The jet plane pulls the little target back under its wing.