[Film footage of travel in Paris and London and home movies of various people]

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Identifier2002-02-13-1098_AV_003SourceThe James C. Stewart Fighter Ace Collection (2002-02-13.1098)CreatorStewart, James Clarence, 1919-2006DescriptionFilm footage of travel in Paris (France) and London (England) and home movies of various people, likely filmed by James C. Stewart and his friends and family, circa 1947-1949. The first segment is comprised of short clips of street scenes and landmarks in Paris and London. Identified landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, the Musée de l'Armée, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe. James C. Stewart appears in some scenes wearing his U.S. Army Air Forces uniform.

The second segment, which begins at 00:03:50, features home movie-style footage of various people. Scenes include people walking by and waving at the camera, a group of people posing together in a yard, and a man playing with a dog. James C. Stewart appears in uniform in several scenes, including a scene in which he loads luggage in a car. No particular aircraft is visible in this footage.

The footage is in color and is silent.

Label on container: "Jim Stewart -- Paris, London -- Family 1947-49."Creation Datecirca 1947-1949SubjectAces (Fighter pilots)Air pilots, MilitaryStewart, James Clarence, 1919-2004United States. Army Air ForcesPlaceFranceEnglandParis (France)London (England)Extent1 film reel (7 min., 18 sec.) : silent, color ; 16 mmOriginal Format16mm (photographic film size)Bibliographic CitationThe James C. Stewart Fighter Ace Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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[Film footage of travel in Paris and London and home movies of various people]