Scott R Wilson Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I wish Periscope Films didn't put their countdown timer or whatever that is in the picture, but this video has lots of interesting scenes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 Obviously I need to check for typos in the title before posting. Can it be changed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Great video Scott, thanks for the link. Reading through the comments, sounds like the C-123 was doing a max performance take-off and when the pilot called for gear up, the co-pilot's shirt sleeve got tangled up with the flap lever. Instead of gear up, flaps were retracted at a critical point in the take-off and the aircraft stalled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) That's time code used for editing. Video source was the wrong output of the playback machine, or they forgot to switch off TC display. Edited July 4, 2016 by Scott Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Amazing to see these old films. Even though I knew it was silent I still kept expecting to hear the roar of those F-100's as the Thunderbirds were doing their routine. I also couldn't help but notice that there was no shortage of helicopters around after the accident occurred. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teeradej Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Interesting video. Surprised that the wings were tough enough to remain intact as a single piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Shumway Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Great film footage from a great bygone era in aviation. I wonder why there were so many helicopters flying in and around the scene of the crash?... Bueller... Bueller... anyone... :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Obviously I need to check for typos in the title before posting. Can it be changed? Yep. When you first hit "edit" it only gives you the option for the post text as I'm sure you know now. But once you do hit "edit," under the text box you will see three options, saying "Save Changes," "Use Full Editor" and "Cancel." Hit "Use Full Editor" and you'll have the option to edit the title as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Sad that apparently 3 folks were killed in the crash, and 2 died later of their injuries. A very sad day for the TBirds.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Obviously I need to check for typos in the title before posting. Can it be changed? I added the "r" for ya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 I added the "r" for ya. Mahalo! I appreciate that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Yep. When you first hit "edit" it only gives you the option for the post text as I'm sure you know now. But once you do hit "edit," under the text box you will see three options, saying "Save Changes," "Use Full Editor" and "Cancel." Hit "Use Full Editor" and you'll have the option to edit the title as well. :cheers:/> Very good to know, thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Great film footage from a great bygone era in aviation. I wonder why there were so many helicopters flying in and around the scene of the crash?... Bueller... Bueller... anyone... :thumbsup:/> :lol:/> As the description in the video says, the Hiller was hovering over the crash to use its rotors to keep the flames from spreading further into the cabin. It is credited with helping to save a few occupants from getting burned to death. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Shumway Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 As the description in the video says, the Hiller was hovering over the crash to use its rotors to keep the flames from spreading further into the cabin. It is credited with helping to save a few occupants from getting burned to death. Thanks, interesting and makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riffraff Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 What I found odd was the lack of firefighting equipment. It seemed to sit there for quite awhile and no sign of fire trucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.