109th Observation Squadron Encampment, 1936

Item — Reel: VM 2.1.2

Identifier: VM 2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains films that were produced by and for the Adjutant General's Office. The originals were recorded on 16mm films. Some items have been digitized through grants provided by the Minnesota Historical Society and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as well as the National Film Preservation Foundation.

Dates

1936

Access to Materials

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 150 Cubic Feet (97 boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

Shows scenes of the 109th Observation Squadron during an encampment at Camp Ripley in 1936. Included are images of the commanding officer, Major Ray S. Miller, arming the planes, target practice, landings and takeoffs, mechanical servicing of the planes, the hanger, radio and operations room, and use of parachutes and cameras.