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[V-2 rocket launch tests at Peenemunde Airfield, Germany, circa early 1940s]
Film footage of V-2 rocket launch tests at Peenemunde Airfield, Germany, circa early 1940s. The footage is comprised of short clips of rocket tests, showing rockets being prepared for launch, the launches themselves, and inspections of the impact sites. At 00:03:31, several burned aircraft are shown, including a Heinkel He 111 bomber, apparently damaged by a rocket's impact. At 00:04:45, a rocket…
[Estes model rocket engine demonstration, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of Estes model rocket engine demonstration, circa 1950s-1960s. The footage features several clips from multiple angles, some in slow-motion, demonstrating the thrust capabilities of Estes-brand model rocket engines. National Association of Rocketry official Jim Kukowsi appears in a few scenes. The footage is in color and is silent. Label on container: "National Association of…
[William Roe presenting pennant to John Essman, Wesley Wada, and Greg McBride]
Photograph of William Roe (right) presenting a pennant to John Essman, Wesley Wada, and Greg McBride at the Fifth National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet (NARAM-5), Bedford, Massachusetts, 1963. From "The Model Rocketeer" Vol V, No 5, Sep-October 1963: Stamped on verso: "U.S. Air Force Photo. Released by Base Photo Lab, [address in Bedford, Massachusetts]."
[United States Air Force officer presenting trophy to young man]
Photograph of a United States Air Force officer presenting a trophy to a young man at the Fifth National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet (NARAM-5), Bedford, Massachusetts, 1963. Stamped on verso: "U.S. Air Force Photo. Released by Base Photo Lab, [address in Bedford, Massachusetts]."
[William S. Roe, another man, and boy with framed picture of North American X-15 aircraft]
Photograph of William S. Roe (center, in hat), another man, and a boy holding a framed picture of the North American X-15 aircraft during the Fifth National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet (NARAM-5), Bedford, Massachusetts, 1963. Stamped on verso: "U.S. Air Force Photo. Released by Base Photo Lab, [address in Bedford, Massachusetts]."
[United States Air Force officer presenting trophy to William Barnitz]
Photograph of a United States Air Force officer presenting a trophy to William Barnitz at the Fifth National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet (NARAM-5), Bedford, Massachusetts, 1963. The text on the trophy reads: "Senior National Champion. Model Rocketeer 1963. Awarded by – Decker Corporation." Stamped on verso: "U.S. Air Force Photo. Released by Base Photo Lab, [address in Bedford,…
[Captain Bob Moore and unidentified woman examining boost glider]
Photograph of Captain Bob Moore of the Thunderbirds and an unidentified woman examining a boost glider, possibly a Sky Slash, at the Fifth National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet (NARAM-5), Bedford, Massachusetts, 1963. Stamped on verso: "U.S. Air Force Photo. Released by Base Photo Lab, [address in Bedford, Massachusetts]."
[Ronald E. Catton and unidentified woman with trophy]
Photograph of Ronald E. Catton of the Thunderbirds and an unidentified woman posing with a trophy at the Fifth National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet (NARAM-5), Bedford, Massachusetts, 1963. Stamped on verso: "U.S. Air Force Photo. Released by Base Photo Lab, [address in Bedford, Massachusetts]."
[Captain Bob Moore and two boys discussing model rockets]
Photograph of Captain Bob Moore of the Thunderbirds and two boys discussing model rockets at the Fifth National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet (NARAM-5), Bedford, Massachusetts, 1963. Stamped on verso: "U.S. Air Force Photo. Released by Base Photo Lab, [address in Bedford, Massachusetts]."
[Dr. Willy Ley giving speech]
Photograph of Dr. Willy Ley giving a speech at the Fifth National Association of Rocketry Annual Meet (NARAM-5), Bedford, Massachusetts, 1963. Marshall P. Wilder is seated on the far right of the stage. Stamped on verso: "U.S. Air Force Photo. Released by Base Photo Lab, [address in Bedford, Massachusetts]."