[Film footage of aerial refueling of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and other clips]

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Identifier2008-11-23_AV_002SourceThe Franklin W. Minert Film Collection (2008-11-23)CreatorMinert, Franklin W., 1906-DescriptionFilm footage of an aerial refueling of a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and views of terrain and other aircraft, circa 1950s-1960s. The footage begins with aerial views filmed from an unidentified aircraft, showing an airfield, Mount Mazama, Crater Lake, and other terrain. The next segment, beginning at 00:02:10, depicts an aerial refueling of a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, filmed from the tanker aircraft, possibly a Boeing KC-135. The boom operator is shown in some shots. The footage then transitions to a shot of an unidentified airfield, showing U.S. Army Piasecki H-21 helicopters and other aircraft. The last segment, beginning at 00:03:15, features home movie-style footage of a dog and a woman in a yard.

The footage is in color and is silent.Creation Datecirca 1950s-1960sSubjectAirplanes--Air refuelingAirplanes, MilitaryBoeing B-52 Stratofortress Family (Model 464)HelicoptersPiasecki H-21 Workhorse, Shawnee FamilyUnited States. ArmyBoeing KC-135 FamilyPlaceOregonMazama, Mount (Or.)United StatesExtent1 film reel (4 min., 14 sec.) : silent, color ; 8 mmOriginal Format8mm (photographic film size)Bibliographic CitationThe Franklin W. Minert Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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[Film footage of aerial refueling of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and other clips]