" THIS IS REDSTONE ARSENAL " 1962 U.S. ARMY MISSILE COMMAND HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 16764
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This is Redstone Arsenal was produced in late 1962 shortly after the establishment of Army Material Command or AMC (and one of AMC's first subordinate commands, the U.S. Army Missile Command or MICOM). The film was designed to promote US military prowess as exhibited by the Redstone missile development compound in Huntsville, Alabama.
The film begins with overhead views of Huntsville and a narrator’s description of its agrarian origins. Shots of cotton production shift to an impressive rocket test and main titles (1:04). Footage of Huntsville follows, showing its bustling activity circa the early 1960s. The narrator trumpets the town’s growth since the military’s relocation of its rocket headquarters to Huntsville in 1950: “Huntsville now is Rocket City, USA.” A montage shows some of the professions being put to use in Postwar Huntsville, including scientists, engineers, computer technicians and others (1:38). The mix of old and new is emphasized, newer examples of infrastructure include an airport (2:20) and a modern visitor’s center. The US Army Missile Command is shown from overhead. The Army Missile and Munitions Center and School (3:01) is shown, a specialized scientific training center for technicians and military men. The Nike-X Project Office (3:22), and propulsion and chemical research corporations Fico Chemical and Rohm and Haas are briefly discussed as part of the compound at Redstone. NASA’s George C. Marshall Spaceflight Center is shown along with some of their accomplishments including the “mighty Saturn Space Vehicle” (3:39). Large rockets are shown being tested (3:56).
“Action is the essence of the missile program,” declares the narrator. Missile parts are shown on the go, via trucks, trains, barges and planes (4:47). Giant cargo-planes dominate an airfield. A montage of scientists and specialized personnel performing duties in various labs follows a sequence of Redstone commuters. The Redstone Ballistic Missile is discussed along with shots of a test launch (6:30). The film cuts to the Jupiter-C Launch Vehicle used to orbit Explorer 1 (6:52). “But that was yesterday,” states the narrator-today’s concern is missiles and rockets. A soldier with a rocket launcher destroys a helicopter (7:17), followed by shots of a helicopter firing rockets. A high tech control room is shown (7:59) and a drawing room filled with weapons systems engineers (8:12). Missile system components are shown in transport, readying a portable missile for launch (8:28). Diverse US factories are shown performing component assembly. A boardroom of military management debate budgetary decisions- “the army, like the housewife, shops for quality at low cost” (9:45). A man in a business suit assembles a rocket launcher (9:52). The film shows the McMorrow Missile Laboratories (10:22), interiors of high-tech labs filled with testing apparatus in action (10:45). Redstone’s Scientific Information Center is shown (11:48). Rigorous testing for circumstances in weapons use is discussed, (12:10) preceding footage of missile tests. A woman walks the aisles of a library of computer tapes to a bank of “electronic brains” (14:32). Classroom education is again emphasized for “constant readiness.” The film winds up with shots of Eisenhower (15:47) and Kennedy (15:49) visiting Redstone and JFK pronouncing Redstone a symbol of “a strong great country” (15:55). Rockets fire as "THE END" title appears.
U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the primary provider of materiel to the United States Army. The Command's mission includes the management of installations, as well as maintenance and parts distribution. It was established on 8 May 1962 and was activated on 1 August of that year as a major field command of the U.S. Army. Lieutenant General Frank S. Besson, Jr., who directed the implementation of the Department of Army study that recommended creation of a "materiel development and logistics command", served as its first commander.
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Both my grandfathers worked on Redstone Arsenal during this time and up until the 1980’s. One worked for the army as a missile range commander and the other for NASA during the Apollo and Space shuttle era. I am so glad that my hometown played a large part in the infancy of our space program and missile systems. It was very cool to see film of Huntsville in the boom years and just how much it has grown since then.
@Jan Brady Ought to take some good pictures of that decal for the Historical Society??? Not too many of those old base decals I'm sure are still about,used to have to remove them when you got sold off the car,unless it was to another GI posted there??
@Jan Brady I'd first talk to the Huntsville Public Library downtown,though I think the Base has a historical collection of pictures & memorabilia as well?
Adding this to my favs list. I worked at Thiokol as a newbie project engineer from 87 to 93. Awesome workplace, all gone now.
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Oh My God!! What memories you stir up!! My late father was career (1949-83) US Army,and every stateside posting we had from 1968 to 81 (plus his retirement outprocessing in 1983,and at least two postings before I was born in '66?) was Redstone Arsenal. I've been back since then,(2017) and even as much as things changed there,it was still much the same 'Rocket City' I grew up in. Even though I can joke that I can remember when I-565 didn't exist,and there were still red lights on Memorial Pkwy!!! Showed among other places of my youth Parkway City mall before the remodel, Toftoy Hall (one of the places where my Father taught/worked....he was one of the Army Instructors at the Missile School?) I saw the Martin Rd. gate, Rideout Rd (That was more back around the NASA Marshall side?) Governors Drive (before all the development later on!) the old railroad line they once had (IIRC,that was done away with about 1975?) Downtown & the Big Spring area before that all was redone & they built the Von Braun center (opened 1975) even what 'could' be the 'old' Madison Pike Elem,later remamed Louis J.Morris Elem (He was the original principal) about 1977. (They've since torn that one down & built a 'new' one I noticed?)
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Went thru 13 months training there in the late 60's....then after, instructor for a while. Loved Redstone and Huntsville. Loved the old missile display at Marshall.
I attended Missile and Munition Center and School in 1972 for 9 month. Best time of my life. Greetings from Germany.
Father was an Instructor there during our Redstone postings,but we got transferred (Ironically to Germany....our second of four German postings!) in May,1972??? Mostly worked on/with the Nike & Pershing systems,though toward the end of his career (He was in from 1949-83,went to Missiles/ADA/FA about '58 or so from Mech.Inf? Retired as a MSgt.) he did some work with Hawk as well.
So cool that I was able to find this film. I know the man who edited this film and was also in a few scenes as an actor. He is now 86 years old, and tears up with joy being able to look back on his old work and his old life. Such a priceless moment, thanks to your preservation!
Great color quality. So nice to see old color footage that isn't vinegared out.
This is a great video. #HuntsvilleAlabama #DowntownHuntsville #TheRocketCity #huntsville
My brother was an engineer and he brought me to New Mexico for the first launch in New Mexico. I was 12 and it seems like almost yesterday in some way.
Look at all the cool cars! And that computer system. I think my city still uses it. LoL!
Yes! did you note the comment at 14:50: no substitute for the real thing. Think Iowa Caucus :)
@@professorshermanpeabody1237 1:48 _computer programmers_ - Some things never change. Amazing that I can tow my cell phone on a single axle trailer!
Amazing work with the Redstone. Mumbo Jumbo will be proud.
This was between 1965-1967 the Apollo and the cars in the parking lot. Several of the clips were earlier like Kennedy's speech.
Also by the 'New' Madison Co. Courthouse. Or as the natives said when myself & my family were posted there (1968-72,1975-77,1980-81) "The New Ugly Courthouse"?
Looking closer I think it was filmed between 1966 & 1968. Black Plates/White lettering IIRC was 1966 issue,but also saw some Red Plates/White lettering which were 1968.
Born....raised.....and still reside. My dad was the man on the Arsenal. JWB.
I miss seeing that old courthouse!!!
My dad was an ordnance officer at Redstone in the early 70s after he got back from Vietnam. He was responsible for the dismantling of ballistic missiles, though he and his staff were never actually allowed to touch one. The dismantling was all done by civilians.
This had to be 1965 or 1966 showing the Boeing 727 with United at 2:20.
There's a 1966 Caprice in the frame at 14:10.
@@tjd1973 '66 Biscayne actually. It's a Staffer,and ol' 'Uncle Sugar' always bought the El Cheapo models for those???
Thanks.
Impressive stuff.
Made me sad when they mentioned RSIC. Can’t believe they closed it.
Turn up the volume please
An interesting fact I learnt from a documentary concerning the German scientists and engineers who worked there in the 1950s is that even though this was the Jim Crow era with racial segregation if a German was in a store and the only other customers were Black the store clerk would serve them first (A sign of how much the Germans were disliked).
@5:04, what airplane is that? Edit: Found it, it's the Super Guppy
good to hear it was done in defense of liberty and freedom!
Had something tested here a long-time ago. If you b eed me for anything especially if shtf, please let me know.
REDSTONE LIKE FROM MIND CRAFF !!!!
No ID check for entrance????
Yes no ID check. September 11th 2001 pretty much changed everything I do believe
Back in those days they would just shoot your ass if you didn’t belong. They didn’t yell “freeze” back then. Ahh...
The good old days...
Even today the ID check at the gate is perfunctory unless the force protection status is raised. Your ID is checked further as you enter areas and buildings, then again as you enter more secure areas. Unless there is a credible threat, the main gate is mostly to keep the lookie-loos and tourists looking for the exhibits out of the area. Your ID will be checked several times before you get to the good parts.
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Elon musk is a Gothic Baby Mama producer on this base