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Friendship 7

Friendship 7 – NASA This 58-minute movie depicts events of the day when astronaut John Glenn orbited the Earth three times. It documents Project Mercury and offers a look at the several international tracking stations around the world. It was issued in 1962 as a motion picture. Be prepared to hear sappy violins when Glenn […]

Project Mercury Freedom 7

Project Mercury Freedom 7 – NASA Documents the first American manned space mission. Covers the training, preparation, launching, and recovery of astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. for the first Project Mercury sub-orbital flight Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. project-mercury-freedom-7

Project Mercury: Mercury-Redstone 1 Launch

Project Mercury: Mercury-Redstone 1 Launch – NASA This 15-minute video shows the extensive testing procedures applied to the Mercury spacecraft before rollout. It also shows the rollout, launch attempts, and the final launch. A failed launch occurred on November 21, 1960 due to an electrical malfunction, but Mercury-Redstone 1A was launched successfully on December 17, […]

Air Transportation (1946)

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at a commercial airline–reservations, sales, flight crew, ground servicing and airport personnel. Outlines the qualifications of personnel. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. air-transportation-1946

Sheet Metal Worker, The

Shows sheet metal work being done by hand and by machine. Describes the jobs in this field, such as aircraft manufacture and furnace repair, and cites job qualifications. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. sheet-metal-worker-the

Voyage Of Friendship 7

Voyage Of Friendship 7 – NASA Presented by Project Mercury, this video shows the systems necessary for space travel. It pictures the sunrise and sunset as seen by astronaut John Glen while in the spacecraft, ‘FRIENDSHIP 7.’ The video also explains why voice communications disrupted as the capsule re-entered the atmosphere, shows the parachute deploy, […]

Around The World

25 Years of Progress, Episode 3: Around The World – NASA; Lewis Research Center This video is part of the 25 Years of Progress series produced by the Lewis Research Center. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. around-the-world

Principles of Electricity (1945)

Educational film explaining the basic principles of electricity. Consists mostly of animated diagrams, with several brief montage. The film was sponsored by General Electric and has a sequences showing electrical appliances. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. principles-of-electricity-1945

The veil of Venus

Journey through the solar system. Episode III, The veil of Venus – NASA; Lewis Research Center Host Larry Ross explores the recent knowledge gained about the nature of Venus, derived from fly-bys and probes. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. the-veil-of-venus

Live and Learn

Classic Sid Davis! Illustrates that accidents that happen at home at play can be avoided by taking time to think. Great simulated accidents, some sick. Features Sid’s daughter gleefully running with scissors! Filmed in Los Angeles, Calif. And Santa Monica. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. live-and-learn

History Of Space Travel, Episode 4: Freedom 7

History Of Space Travel, Episode 4: Freedom 7 – NASA Episode 4 of the History of Space Travel series documents the first American manned space mission. Covers the training, preparation, launching, and recovery of astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. for the first Project Mercury sub-orbital flight. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. history-of-space-travel-episode-4-freedom-7

Electrician, The (1942)

Part of the Your Life Work Series, this film shows the work of the electrician in the fields of power, lighting, communication and transportation. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. electrician-the-1942