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[Film footage of remote-controlled model of Lear Fan 2100 (Part 2 of 3)]
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…
[Footage of French fighter ace Georges Guynemer and Pfalz aircraft, circa 1930s-1950s]
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…
Terry Buckridge Alaskan Aviation Film Collection
The Terry Buckridge Alaskan Aviation Film Collection is a small collection containing two privately-shot films from the 1940s relating to Alaskan aviation. The first film depicts a Star Air Service aircraft and a fishing trip to Lake Iliamna, Alaska, circa 1940s. It begins with footage of an unidentified group of men with fishing equipment, followed by shots of a Star Air Service Bellanca CH-400…
[Lunar Orbiter film strips]
Framed film strips taken by Lunar Orbiter spacecraft of the Moon's surface, circa 1966-1967.
[Lunar Orbiter film strips]
Framed film strips taken by Lunar Orbiter spacecraft of the Moon's surface, circa 1966-1967.
[Lunar Orbiter film strips]
Framed film strips taken by Lunar Orbiter spacecraft of the Moon's surface, circa 1966-1967.
[Lunar Orbiter film strips]
Framed film strips taken by Lunar Orbiter spacecraft of the Moon's surface, circa 1966-1967.
By the seat of his pants [documentary film about William P. Lear]
Documentary film about William P. Lear, produced and directed by Carol Schreder, narrated by Lloyd Bridges, released by the American Film Institute, copyright 1974. The film presents a biographical account of Lear's life and career and his then-current work on a steam-powered engine. The opening segment depicts Lear supervising work on the steam engine combustor at the Lear Motors factory in Reno,…
[Harbor and street scenes, Manila, Philippines, circa 1930s]
Film footage of harbor and street scenes, Manila, Philippines, circa 1930s. The footage was likely filmed by Julius A. Barr during his travels in Asia and primarily contains shots of a harbor, showing ships, boats, and the coastline, as well as a few street scenes. No particular aircraft is visible in the footage. The footage is in black-and-white and is silent. Label on container: "S2093-2."
[Memorandum issued by Film Editor, Boeing News Bureau, June 10, 1963]
Memorandum issued by the Film Editor, Boeing News Bureau, June 10, 1963. Lists Boeing promotional films available for loan. Four typed pages.