[Film footage of early aviation activities at Boeing Field]

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Identifier2010-01-20_AV_005SourceThe Floyd R. Daniel Boeing Collection (2010-01-20)DescriptionFilm footage of early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935. The footage begins with short clips from the dedication of Boeing Field (referred to as "Boeing Airport" in the title card) on July 28, 1928. This includes a shot of Thomas D. Stimson of the National Aeronautic Association and scenes of military and civilian aircraft in flight, on the ground, and taking off. The next segment, beginning at 00:04:03, features activities at Boeing Field during the 1930s. Scenes include a flight by Cora Sterling in a Waco RNF (tail number NC630Y) and a flight by Mildred Merrill and Mary Riddle in an unidentified aircraft.

The footage is in black-and-white and is silent.

Several title cards appear throughout the footage:
00:00:15 - "Dedication of 'Boeing' Airport, Seattle, July 26, 1928 -- Thomas D. Stimson, Governor for the State of Washington of the National Aeronautic Association"
00:00:39 - "Army, Navy & civilian planes flying above the crowd"
00:01:32 - "Latest type of 'Boeing' scout plane stunting above the crowd"
00:02:47 - "Tri-motored twelve passenger Boeing biplane"
00:02:56 - "Tri-motored 'Ford' taking off for Canada"
00:03:33 - "Tri-motored 'Bach' taking off for Portland"
00:04:03 - "Boeing Field, 1933"
00:04:28 - "Bill Moore and Cora Sterling, 1934"
00:05:13 - "Mildred Merril [sic, Merrill] and Mary Riddle, 1935"

Label on container: "Jim Dilanardo #1 / This is the only film I have of early flying at Boeing Field -- 50 years old and it may not be good enough to use. Treat it carefully / A. Elliott Merrill / All scenes are very short. Run it slowly? / Flight History / 16mm film / Ded. B. FIELD. 1928. Thomas D. Stimson Scenes 1933-1935 MISC. / Cora Sterling / Mildred Filz / Bill Moore."Creation Datecirca 1928-1935SubjectAirportsMoore, BillWomen air pilotsAir pilotsAirplanes, MilitaryUnited States. NavyUnited States. Army. Air ServiceMerrill, Mildred E. (Filz), 1898-1980Sterling, CoraRiddle, Mary, 1902-1981Waco (OH) RNF (ATC #311)King County International AirportPlaceWashington (State)United StatesExtent1 film reel (6 min., 10 sec.) : silent, black and white ; 16 mmOriginal Format16mm (photographic film size)Bibliographic CitationThe Floyd R. Daniel Boeing Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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[Film footage of early aviation activities at Boeing Field]