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[Aerial refueling of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and views of terrain and other aircraft, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of an aerial refueling of a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and views of terrain and other aircraft, circa 1950s-1960s. The footage begins with aerial views filmed from an unidentified aircraft, showing an airfield, Mount Mazama, Crater Lake, and other terrain. The next segment, beginning at 00:02:10, depicts an aerial refueling of a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, filmed from the tanker…
[Boeing 367-80 in flight and aerial refueling scenes, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of the Boeing 367-80 in flight and aerial refueling scenes, circa 1950s-1960s. The first segment features several shots of the Boeing 367-80 (also known as the Dash 80) in flight near Mount Rainier (Washington). This is followed by several aerial refueling scenes of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, filmed from the tanker aircraft (possibly a Boeing KC-135) as the boom is lowered…
[Model rocket launches at Green Mountain Proving Ground (Colorado), circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of model rocket launches at Green Mountain Proving Ground (Colorado), produced by Model Missiles, Inc., circa 1950s-1960s. The footage is comprised of short scenes of model rockets being prepped and launched via launch rods, perhaps filmed for demonstration purposes or for a commercial. Del Hitch, dressed in a Model Missiles jumpsuit, demonstrates the various steps of a rocket launch,…
[Pitcairn PA-34 Autogiro and river flooding in China, circa 1930s]
Film footage of a Pitcairn PA-34 Autogiro and river flooding in China, circa 1930s. The first segment, which takes place at a grass airfield, features scenes of a PA-34 Autogiro as it takes off, flies over the field, and lands. A Ford 5-AT-D Tri-Motor aircraft is also briefly shown at 00:02:00. The next segment, beginning at 00:02:20, consists of aerial views filmed from an unidentified aircraft,…
[River flooding in China, circa 1930s]
Film footage of river flooding in China, circa 1930s. The footage begins with aerial views filmed from an unidentified aircraft, likely piloted by Julius A. Barr, showing areas impacted by severe flooding of the Yangtze River and other waterways. Scenes depict partially submerged buildings and landscapes, including a flooded Texaco facility in Hankou. The next segment, beginning at 00:01:32, shows…
[Aerial views and social gathering of Boeing family associates, circa August 1933 (Part 1 of 2)]
Film footage of aerial views and a social gathering of Boeing family associates, circa August 1933. The footage begins with aerial views filmed from unidentified aircraft, showing mountains, cities, coastlines, rivers, and other terrain. At 00:03:43, a three-masted frigate is shown, likely the USS Constitution during its 1933 visit to the Port of Seattle. The next segment, beginning at 00:04:23,…
[Film footage of Learstar and Lockheed L-1888 Electra]
Film footage of a Learstar (registration number N16L) and Lockheed L-1888 Electra, circa 1950s. The footage opens with the Learstar being towed into a hangar and William P. Lear boarding the airplane. The next several scenes feature Lear and an unidentified woman in the Learstar's cabin. They demonstrate the aircraft's amenities, such as adjustable seats, fold-out tables, onboard telephone,…
[Unidentified man and child playing with dog in snow, circa 1930s-1940s]
Film footage of an unidentified man and child playing with a dog in the snow, circa 1930s-1940s. No particular aircraft is visible in this footage. The footage is in color and is silent.
[Aerial views of mountains, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage depicting aerial views of mountains, circa 1950s-1960s. The footage is comprised of several aerial views filmed from an unidentified military aircraft, showing mountains and snowy terrain. At 00:01:35, another aircraft is visible in the distance. The footage is in color and is silent. Some scenes are underexposed.
[1939 National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio]
Film footage of the 1939 National Championship Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio, 1939. The footage includes scenes of aerobatics, formation flying, parachute jumps, air races, officials, and spectators. Identified aircraft include: 00:03:45 - Monocoupe Model 11000:04:10 - U.S. Army Air Corps Curtiss P-36 Hawks00:04:27 - U.S. Army Air Corps Boeing XB-1500:07:37 - Grumman F3Fs, likely U.S. Navy or Marine…