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[Christensen Air Service WACO ZKS-7 aircraft and a hunting trip, Alaska, circa 1940s] (Item)
[Christensen Air Service WACO ZKS-7 aircraft and a hunting trip, Alaska, circa 1940s]
Film footage of Christensen Air Service WACO ZKS-7 aircraft and a hunting trip, Alaska, circa 1940s. The footage begins with several shots of a Christensen Air Service ZKS-7 (tail number NC2335) on the ground, in flight, and taxiing across the snow on skis. Also included are views of mountains and tundra, and shots filmed from inside the aircraft in flight. Two men are present in some scenes, one…
[Footage of Star Air Service aircraft and fishing trip to Lake Iliamna, Alaska, circa 1940s] (Item)
[Footage of Star Air Service aircraft and fishing trip to Lake Iliamna, Alaska, circa 1940s]
Film footage depicting Star Air Service aircraft and a fishing trip to Lake Iliamna, Alaska, circa 1940s. The film begins with footage of an unidentified group of men with fishing equipment, followed by shots of a Star Air Service Bellanca CH-400 Skyrocket seaplane (tail number NC-10795) and aerial views of towns, bodies of water, and mountains taken during flight. The next segment shows the men…
[1955 Seafair, including unplanned Boeing 367-80 (Dash 80) barrel roll maneuver performed by Tex Johnston, August 6, 1955] (Item)
[1955 Seafair, including unplanned Boeing 367-80 (Dash 80) barrel roll maneuver performed by Tex Johnston, August 6, 1955]
Film footage of the 1955 Seafair, including the unplanned Boeing 367-80 (Dash 80) barrel roll maneuver performed by Tex Johnston, Seattle, Washington, August 6, 1955. The footage begins with scenes of hydroplanes and boats on Lake Washington, spectators on boats, and a U.S. Navy airship with the text "Join the U.S. Naval Air Reserve / Be a Naval Aviation Cadet" on its gasbag. The barrel roll…
[Aviation activities at Mitchel Field, New York, 1927] (Item)
[Aviation activities at Mitchel Field, New York, 1927]
Film footage of aviation activities at Mitchel Field, Garden City, New York, 1927. The footage depicts several well-known aviation events and activities by famous aviators, such as Charles Lindbergh taking off in the "Spirit of St. Louis" for his transatlantic flight; the christening of "America," Richard E. Byrd's Fokker C-2; and James Doolittle performing aerobatic maneuvers. More general…
[Travel in Paris (France) and London (England) and home movies of various people, circa 1947-1949] (Item)
[Travel in Paris (France) and London (England) and home movies of various people, circa 1947-1949]
Film 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 family home movies, circa 1960s] (Item)
[Stewart family home movies, circa 1960s]
James C. Stewart family home movies, circa 1960s. The film footage is comprised of short clips of various Stewart family events and gatherings, such as holidays and vacations. Locations are sometimes given in the title cards, including Fort Bragg (North Carolina), Paris (France), and Monaco. James C. Stewart appears in a few scenes. No particular aircraft is visible in the footage. Several title…
[Travel in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, circa 1950s] (Item)
[Travel in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, circa 1950s]
Film footage of travel in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, likely filmed by James C. Stewart and his friends and family, circa 1950s. The footage is comprised of short clips of street scenes, shrines and temples, harbors, military camps, and other landscapes. Signs and landmarks identify some of the locations as Pyeongtaek (South Korea), Taipei (Taiwan), Okinawa (Japan), and Tokyo (Japan). Also…
[Travel in Hawaii and family dogs, circa 1956] (Item)
[Travel in Hawaii and family dogs, circa 1956]
Film footage of travel in Hawaii and family dogs, likely filmed by James C. Stewart and his friends and family, circa 1956. The first segment is comprised of short clips of mountains, flora, coastlines, and boating activities in Hawaii, possibly near Oahu. A few scenes feature unidentified people, including a man splitting open a coconut and a woman demonstrating a hula dance. At 00:03:56, an…
[Early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935] (Item)
[Early aviation activities at Boeing Field, Washington, circa 1928-1935]
Film 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.…
[Rescue operations for Boeing B-29 Superfortress "City of Galveston" crew, circa June 1945] (Item)
[Rescue operations for Boeing B-29 Superfortress "City of Galveston" crew, circa June 1945]
Film footage of rescue operations for Boeing B-29 Superfortress "City of Galveston" crew, circa June 1945. The footage, filmed by Commander Hiram Cassidy of the USS Pintado, documents the rescue of the crew of "City of Galveston," a Boeing B-29 Superfortress of the 39th Bombardment Group, after the aircraft was damaged during a bombing mission against Japan. Scenes include the aircraft hitting the…