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[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…
[Aircraft manufacturing and test flying activities at Pfalz aircraft factory, Germany, circa 1918]
Film footage of aircraft manufacturing and test flying activities at a Pfalz aircraft factory, Germany, circa 1918. The first segment depicts workers constructing and assembling Pfalz D.XII aircraft. One scene shows the mounting of Maschinengewehr 08 machine guns, also known as the Spandau MG 08. The next segment, beginning at 00:08:21, depicts test flying activities, showing pilots donning flight…
[Family scenes and various military aircraft, 1930s]
Film footage of family scenes and various military aircraft, circa 1930s. The footage features a mix of home movie-style scenes of unidentified people and events, as well as scenes of early military aircraft. The home movie segments feature children at play and with animals, two men walking down a street, sporting events, and people posing for the camera. The aviation segments, which take place at…
[Mediterranean cruise of the USS Dayton (CL-105), circa 1947]
Film footage of a Mediterranean cruise of the USS Dayton (CL-105), circa 1947. The footage predominantly focuses on flight operations related to Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk seaplanes, showing the aircraft on deck, being launched via catapult, in flight, taxiing on water, and being recovered from the water via crane. Pilots and other military personnel are shown in several scenes. Also included are brief…
[1932 and 1933 National Air Races]
Film footage of the 1932 and 1933 National Air Races. The first segment features clips from the 1932 National Air Races, showing aircraft, pilots, officials, and spectators. Scenes include air races, aerobatics, parachute jumps, and formation flying. Several individuals are named in the title cards but do not clearly appear in the footage; some only appear at a distance while piloting their…
[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.…
[Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft taking off from airfield, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of U.S. Air Force Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft taking off from an airfield, circa 1950s-1970s. The footage is in color and is silent. Label on container: "002 take off."
[Aerial views and airfield activities in Washington State, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of aerial views and airfield activities in Washington State, circa 1950s-1960s. The footage features several aerial views filmed from an unidentified U.S. Air Force aircraft, as well as brief scenes of aircraft at a military airfield, possibly Larson Air Force Base (Washington). The aerial views show rivers, cities (including Seattle), and mountains (possibly the Cascade Range). Also…
[Aerial refueling scenes, circa 1950s-1960s]
Film footage of aerial refueling scenes, circa 1950s-1960s. The footage is filmed from inside a tanker aircraft, possibly a Boeing KC-135, and depicts several aerial refueling scenes of U.S. Air Force aircraft, showing the aircraft approaching the tanker, the boom being lowered and connecting, and the aircraft departing after being refueled. The boom operator is visible in several shots. The…