Beale Afb California USA-1981: U.S. Air Force Kc-135 Refueling Plane and Military Helicopter

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Year1981
Decade1980s
LocationBeale Afb, California, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD
Collection1981 California

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U.S. Air Force Kc-135 Refueling Plane and Military... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Beale AFB, California, 1981, showing a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in flight with refueling boom extended against a clear blue sky. The scene transitions to a military helicopter on the tarmac, with personnel gathered around the aircraft near a hangar. The film exhibits characteristic Super 8 grain, color fading, and slight motion blur, capturing authentic Cold War-era military aviation and base activity.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Aerial
Resolution: 4K restored master (MP4)
License: Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 122870296

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip. Review the flags below for your editorial context.

People visible: Yes
Minors visible: No
Logos / trademarks: Yes
Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1981 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location: Beale Afb, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for 1981 editorial requests needing U.S. Air Force aviation, Beale AFB activity, Cold War-era base atmosphere, or home-movie views of military aircraft.
Period detail: The clip shows period U.S. Air Force aircraft markings, a KC-135-style refueling boom, casual tarmac access, and 8mm color home-movie handling consistent with the 1981 metadata.
Home-movie behavior: The camera observes aircraft from a visitor or attendee viewpoint, moving from an airborne tanker to people gathering around a helicopter on the tarmac.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include a U.S. Air Force tanker in flight, extended refueling boom, blue sky, military helicopter, hangar exterior, tarmac visitors, signage, and aircraft markings.
Film character: The footage has 8mm grain, soft focus, slight motion blur, uneven exposure, and faded color that preserve the texture of an original amateur aviation film.
Edit role: Editors could use it as a brief insert, transition, or cutaway for military aviation, base open-house atmosphere, aerial refueling references, or early-1980s defense context.
Historical context: The images document public-facing military aviation activity at Beale AFB in 1981 without establishing a specific exercise, mission, or event beyond aircraft display and base presence.
Research note: People, aircraft insignia, military markings, and readable display signage may require review for likeness, trademark, and contextual permissions separate from footage copyright.
Research search match: Matches searches for 1981 Beale AFB 8mm footage, U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling boom, military helicopter tarmac, and Cold War-era aviation home movies.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent reel material, then other Beale AFB 1981 clips, then broader U.S. Air Force aircraft, air base, and military aviation home-movie footage.

Still Frames From This Clip

1981 Beale AFB footage shows a U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft flying with its refueling boom extended in a clear sky. — U.S. Air Force tanker passes overhead with refueling boom extended.

Side view of a U.S. Air Force tanker in 1981 Beale AFB footage, with aircraft markings visible and the refueling boom lowered. — Side view of the tanker with U.S. Air Force markings and boom deployed.

1981 Beale AFB tarmac scene with a military helicopter parked near a hangar and visitors or personnel around the aircraft. — Helicopter display on the tarmac near a hangar with people nearby.

Closer 1981 Beale AFB view of a military helicopter on display, with people beside the cockpit and a sign in front of the aircraft. — Visitors or personnel stand around the helicopter display near the cockpit.

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