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[People filming scene for 1927 film "Wings," Brooks Field, Texas] (Item)

Photograph of people filming a scene for the 1927 film "Wings," Brooks Field, Texas, 1926. Several orientators (early flight simulators) are visible on the right. Inscription on album page: "Filming 'Wings.' at Brooks. Fall of 1926. Orientators." Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's flight training with the U.S. Army Air Corps at Brooks Field and Kelly Field, Texas, circa…

[Film footage of remote-controlled model of Lear Fan 2100 (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)

Film footage of a remote-controlled model of the Lear Fan 2100, circa 1970s-1980s. The footage begins with an unidentified man prepping the engine and then launching the model. The rest of the film is comprised of short scenes showing the Lear Fan in flight and performing aerobatic stunts. Two other reels in the collection contain similar footage of this model in action. The film is in color and…

[Film footage of Learjet instrument panel] (Item)

Film footage of a Learjet instrument panel, circa 1960s-1970s. The footage is comprised of several shots of the panel, apparently filmed while the aircraft was in motion, followed by brief clips of two unidentified men smiling for the camera. Most of the shots are shaky and of poor quality. The film is in black-and-white and is silent.

[Footage of French fighter ace Georges Guynemer and Pfalz aircraft, circa 1930s-1950s] (Item)

Film footage of French fighter ace Georges Guynemer and a Pfalz aircraft, circa 1930s-1950s. The first segment, titled "Guynemer, French 'Ace of Aces,'" was produced by Great Oak Studios in 1955 and edited by G. B. Jarrett. It features vintage World War I-era footage of Guynemer during a military ceremony and piloting aircraft, intercut with still-shots of photographs and documents related to his…

[Film footage of Bell 206B Jetranger helicopter transporting cargo containers] (Item)

Film footage of a Bell 206B Jetranger helicopter (registration N2234W) transporting cargo containers, Reno, Nevada, circa 1960s-1970s. The footage opens with the Jetranger approaching and landing in the parking lot of the Answer Man hardware store. The helicopter is then shown lifting cargo containers with its hoist cable and transporting the containers to the roof of a building. The film is in…

[Film footage of remote-controlled model of Lear Fan 2100 (Part 3 of 3)] (Item)

Film footage of a remote-controlled model of the Lear Fan 2100, circa 1970s-1980s. The footage opens with a shot of the Lear Fan model on a table, with several individuals standing nearby. An unidentified man then launches the model. The rest of the footage is comprised of short scenes showing the Lear Fan in flight and performing aerobatic stunts. Many of the in-flight shots are out of focus. Two…

[Film footage of remote-controlled model of Lear Fan 2100 (Part 2 of 3)] (Item)

Film footage of a remote-controlled model of the Lear Fan 2100, circa 1970s-1980s. The footage begins with an unidentified man prepping the engine and then launching the model. The rest of the footage is comprised of short scenes showing the Lear Fan in flight and performing aerobatic stunts. Two other reels in the collection contain similar footage of this model in action. The film is in color…

Steambus! [film] (Item)

Informational film about steam buses, directed by Peter Adair and Pat Jackson, produced by Irving Saraf and KQED News, narrated by Scott Beach, copyright 1972. Created on behalf of the California Steam Bus Project, the film describes the development and implementation of three steam buses created by William M. Brobeck and Associates, the Lear Motors Corporation, and Steam Power Systems. The film…

[Footage of Lafayette Escadrille in France and shots of various biplanes, produced circa 1930s-1950s] (Item)

Film footage of the Lafayette Escadrille in France and shots of various biplanes, produced circa 1930s-1950s. The first segment, possibly produced by G. B. Jarrett, is comprised of short clips of Escadrille members and aircraft at Luxeuil Aerodrome and other areas of France, intercut with still-shots of photographs and documents related to the squadron. Scenes include service members posing with…

[Envelope from Benatar's Drug Store for photographic film development, November 22, 1944] (Item)

Envelope from Benatar's Drug Store (San Francisco, California) for photographic film development, November 22, 1944. The envelope has been filled out by William Orthman.

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