https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/06978bed-bb2a-430b-ac18-59dc0493c582 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This 1970 episode the U.S. Air Force news magazine "Air Force Now" dates to the 1970s and was directed by Capt. Richard Stevens. It starts with a segment on the 1970 William Tell air-to-air fighter competition held in October at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) in Panama City, Florida. The competition featured nine teams, and marked the return of the William Tell competition after a five-year hiatus due to the Vietnam War. The William Tell competition is a biennial aerial gunnery competition held by the United States Air Force (USAF) in every even-numbered year. The competition provides an opportunity for fighter pilots to compete against each other and receive grading for events such as live-gun banner shoots. The film starts with images of Convair F-106 Delta Darts flying in formation and McDonnell F-101 Voodoos coming in for a landing as part of the William Tell competition. 0:09 - 0:40: General John D. Ryan congratulates the selected competitors from the United States Air Force and the Canadian Armed Forces for the William Tell competition, wishing them success. 1:07 - 1:45: A conversation about the pride and competitive spirit among the pilots, emphasizing their confidence in winning the competition. "Happy Hooligans" paint scheme on a USAF aircraft. 1:49 : "William Tell 70" sign. Explanation of the William Tell competition's organization, highlighting the importance of teamwork among pilots, GCI controllers, and maintenance crews. 2:17: Description of the intense focus and effort required during the competition, ensuring all equipment is perfectly prepared. Discussion of William Tell being featured on ABC's Wide World of Sports tv show. 3:01 - 3:39: Comparison of fighter pilots to traditional athletes, noting their quick reflexes and precision. 4:18: F-106 Delta Dart takes off in competition. 4:34: Communication between pilots and controllers during a mission, detailing the process of targeting and engaging. Ryan BGM-34 Firebee drone 5:29 - 5:56: Announcement of the highest-scoring team in the F-16 category, emphasizing their readiness and capability to intercept and destroy enemies. 6:15: Discussion at Fairchild Air Force Base about the challenges and perceptions within the Air Force, including issues of ambition and patriotism as a result of Vietnam War pressures. Mention that some of the best people are leaving the service. 7:20 - 8:46: Debate on racial sensitivity and the desire for recognition beyond racial identity within the Air Force. 10:50: F-4 Phantoms are shown taking off, a Mig is destroyed by a missile Captain Steve Ritchie describes his experience of becoming the first Air Force Ace of the Southeast Asian Conflict by downing his fifth MiG-21. 13:41: Overview of the Gila Bend Gunnery Range in Arizona, used for tactical training of fighter-bomber pilots. 14:10: Training program for pilots and navigators to become combat-ready in the F-4 aircraft, emphasizing the demanding nature of ground attack phases. 15:56 - 16:27: Description of the intense and rapid maneuvers required in dive bomb patterns during training. 18:20: Operations at Hofn, Iceland, where personnel track Russian Tu-95 bombers as part of an early warning system for the United States. Hofn Air Station was a USAF General Surveillance Radar station located east of Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland (it closed in 1992). 20:19: Personal reflections on the job's importance and the activities personnel engage in during their spare time, such as watching seals and bowling. 22:06 - 22:27: Commander of the 667 AC&W Squadron discusses the responsibility of detecting and tracking Russian aircraft. 23:00: Description of the C-5 aircraft, known as "Fat Albert," and its capabilities in transporting large loads over long distances. 25:10: Lieutenant Billy Davis Jr. talks about the readiness mission and the sacrifices made by personnel to remain prepared for any threat. 26:33 - End: Emphasis on the combination of sophisticated aircraft, trained pilots, and dedicated support technicians to fulfill the Air Force mission. Brig. Gen. Richard Stephen Ritchie is one of the only two pilots (along with three airborne weapon systems officers) among the five American aces during the Vietnam War. Ritchie is a recipient of the Air Force Cross, the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the USAF. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. 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