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[Estes model rocket engine demonstration, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of Estes model rocket engine demonstration, circa 1950s-1960s. The footage features several clips from multiple angles, some in slow-motion, demonstrating the thrust capabilities of Estes-brand model rocket engines. National Association of Rocketry official Jim Kukowsi appears in a few scenes. The footage is in color and is silent. Label on container: "National Association of…
[Footage of World War I-era and Golden Age-era aviation, circa 1930s-1950s]
Film footage of World War I-era and Golden Age-era aviation, circa 1930s-1950s. This footage is comprised of nine segments, eight of which focus on aircraft and pilots from World War I. The remaining segment is about the transatlantic flight attempts during the 1920s, culminating in Charles Lindbergh's successful solo flight in 1927. The segments feature vintage footage related to their topics.…
[V-2 rocket launch tests at Peenemunde Airfield, Germany, circa early 1940s]
Film footage of V-2 rocket launch tests at Peenemunde Airfield, Germany, circa early 1940s. The footage is comprised of short clips of rocket tests, showing rockets being prepared for launch, the launches themselves, and inspections of the impact sites. At 00:03:31, several burned aircraft are shown, including a Heinkel He 111 bomber, apparently damaged by a rocket's impact. At 00:04:45, a rocket…
[Audio recording of excerpts from Institute of Aeronautical Sciences panel and Easter party with Lear associates]
Audio recording containing excerpts from an Institute of Aeronautical Sciences (IAS) panel on aircraft developments and an Easter party with Lear family and friends, circa 1950s. Typed label on reel: "Panel discussion: WPL and Gus Raspit [sic]." Inscription on back of box: "Date: June 6. Title: Lears [illegible]. [crossed out: 'Farewell party for Bill, [illegible] for Moya']. John and Dad - Gus…