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Vidicon Camera Used Mr. Engel explained how RCA engineers had adapted much existing equipment used in commercial television stations to provide the nucleus of the Limestone installa- tion. The tiny Vidicon camera used to pick up both live and filmed programs is the size of a cigar box and has found widespread applications in industry, as well as commercial television. "It is significant, I believe, that here at Limestone Air Force Base — the home of the world's largest bombers and the world's smallest television station — the value of morale TV has been proved," Mr. Engel stated. Limestone AFB's television station presented its first program last Christmas Day. Equipment installation set some kind of a record since the first shipment did not arrive until December 21. The compact transmitter — the most vital piece of equipment — was flown in on December 23. RCA engineers and Air Force technicians worked around the clock to meet the Christmas target date. The Limestone Air Force Base was selected as the initial site because it is isolated enough to present morale problems, but still near enough to sources of supply — equipment and program material — to insure a continuous flow of necessities. One of Northernmost Bases One of the northernmost outposts of the United States defense system, the base is located at the north- eastern tip of Maine, 200 miles northeast of Bangor, Me., and 16 hours by rail from Boston, Mass. Limestone is the headquarters of the 42d Heavy Bombardment Wing, which operates B-36 "intercon- tinental" bombers capable of flying nuclear explosives non-stop to any point in the world. The base also is capable of servicing all latest-type aircraft, including jet fighters and bombers. A feature of the base is a cement hangar capable of housing two giant 10-engine B-36's in addition to various facilities especially designed for defense against atomic attack on the United States. Construction of the Limestone Air Force Base was started in the winter of 1946-47, and it continues today. Unlike many Air Force installations which formerly served the Army and were designed for ground force needs, Limestone AFB was planned from the beginning as an Air Force base. Thus training, flight line, barracks and headquarters facilities have carried the Air Force stamp from the moment they left the drawing board. The end product—an interested TV audience in an enlisted man's home at ihe Limestone base. 8 RADIO AGE