Bob Crane Army Air Guard PSA

Format: 16mm

Archive ID: 0523

Notes: 'Hi, I'm Bob Crane. You know a comedy show like Hogan's heroes can be as much fun to make as it is to watch, but fun's fun and fun does have its serious side. That's why I'd like to talk to you pilots who may be leaving active service. You can take the best part with you, the benefits of flight pay, rank, and most important, the fun of flying. You'll continue to fly some of the best maintained equipment in the world with the buddies you may have served with before. Guys who fly because they like to fly, and as an Army Guard pilot, you'll continue to play a vital role in your country's defense. America critically needs your experience on a part time basis in the Army National Guard. So how about it? If you're leaving active service, why not take the best part with you? The transition from active service is easy and rewarding financially and professionally, and it's something you'll feel mighty proud about too. For all the facts, just call or write the Adjutant General at your state capitol.' ffn048 08 bob crane air national guard psa

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The 16mm still from the 'Bob Crane Army Air Guard PSA' features Bob Crane seated at a rustic wooden table in a military-style setting. He is dressed in a jacket and cap, conveying a casual yet authoritative presence. The background includes a stove and various items typical of a barracks environment. Crane's expression suggests a blend of seriousness and camaraderie as he addresses pilots leaving active service, reminding them about the benefits of flight pay while balancing the fun of making comedy with a sense of duty.

00:00:00.000 — The 16mm still from the 'Bob Crane Army Air Guard PSA' features Bob Crane seated at a rustic wooden table in a military-style setting. He is dressed in a jacket and cap, conveying a casual yet authoritative presence. The background includes a stove and various items typical of a barracks environment. Crane's expression suggests a blend of seriousness and camaraderie as he addresses pilots leaving active service, reminding them about the benefits of flight pay while balancing the fun of making comedy with a sense of duty.

In this 16mm still from the 'Bob Crane Army Air Guard PSA', Bob Crane is depicted wearing a military-style jacket and cap, conveying a casual yet authoritative demeanor. He appears to be in a setting resembling a barracks, with a potbelly stove and wooden boxes around him. The black-and-white imagery enhances the nostalgic feel of the piece. Crane is engaging directly with the audience, likely discussing the importance of transitioning benefits for pilots leaving active service, blending humor with a serious message.

00:00:16.016 — In this 16mm still from the 'Bob Crane Army Air Guard PSA', Bob Crane is depicted wearing a military-style jacket and cap, conveying a casual yet authoritative demeanor. He appears to be in a setting resembling a barracks, with a potbelly stove and wooden boxes around him. The black-and-white imagery enhances the nostalgic feel of the piece. Crane is engaging directly with the audience, likely discussing the importance of transitioning benefits for pilots leaving active service, blending humor with a serious message.

The still features Bob Crane wearing a military cap and a leather jacket, seated in a setting reminiscent of a military environment. He appears to be addressing the audience with a serious yet approachable demeanor. The context suggests he is discussing the benefits of flight pay for pilots transitioning out of active service, combining a lighthearted tone with a serious message about important military benefits. The overall feeling is one of camaraderie and professionalism, typical of Crane's persona from his work on 'Hogan's Heroes.'

00:00:17.251 — The still features Bob Crane wearing a military cap and a leather jacket, seated in a setting reminiscent of a military environment. He appears to be addressing the audience with a serious yet approachable demeanor. The context suggests he is discussing the benefits of flight pay for pilots transitioning out of active service, combining a lighthearted tone with a serious message about important military benefits. The overall feeling is one of camaraderie and professionalism, typical of Crane's persona from his work on 'Hogan's Heroes.'

Film Transcript / Subtitles

Hi, I'm Bob Crane. You know, a comedy show like Hogan's Heroes can be as much fun to make as it is to watch. But fun's fun, and fun does have its serious side. That's why I'd like to talk to you pilots who may be leaving active service. You can take the best part with you. The benefits of flight pay, rank, and most important, the fun of flying. You'll continue to fly some of the best maintained equipment in the world with the buddies you may have served with before. Guys who fly because they like to fly. And as an Army Guard pilot, you'll continue to play a vital role in your country's defense. America critically needs your experience on a part-time basis in the Army National Guard. So how about it? If you're leaving active service, why not take the best part with you? The transition from active service is easy and rewarding financially and professionally. And it's something you'll feel mighty proud about, too. For all the facts, just call or write the Adjutant General at your State Capitol. That's your State Capitol.