[Film footage of Molt Taylor and Aerocar I]

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Identifier2006-10-12_AV_001SourceThe Jake Schultz Aerocar Film Collection (2006-10-12)DescriptionFilm footage of Molt Taylor and the Aerocar I, circa 1968. The first segment depicts Taylor and others on a rocky shoreline at Cape Disappointment, Washington; the Cape Disappointment lighthouse is visible in some shots. The footage then transitions to an unidentified airfield, where Taylor is shown with the Aerocar I. Scenes include the Aerocar being driven around the airfield while in its plane configuration and Taylor, with assistance from an unidentified man, converting the Aerocar to its car configuration. Other aircraft at the airfield are also shown, including a Learjet 45 (tail number N457LJ). Bill Lear is seen briefly at 00:01:18.

The footage is in color and is silent.

Label on container: "Original Movie Color. Aerocar III [sic]. 1968."Creation Datecirca 1968SubjectFlying automobilesAerocar (Inc) Model ITaylor, Molt, 1912-1995Learjet 45Lear, William P. (William Powell), 1902-1978PlaceWashington (State)United StatesExtent1 film reel (3 min., 42 sec.) : silent, color ; 8 mmOriginal Format8mm (photographic film size)Bibliographic CitationThe Jake Schultz Aerocar Film Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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CollectionJake Schultz Aerocar Film CollectionCollection AreaArchivesPersonBill Lear

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[Film footage of Molt Taylor and Aerocar I]