Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.
A man in a straw hat launches a model airplane from the ground in Washington, 1938. The black-and-white 8mm home movie captures the plane's flight against a bright sky, followed by a crowd of onlookers watching the launch. The footage shows classic Super 8 grain, scratches, and film wear, with a vintage, nostalgic feel. The scene unfolds on a sunny day, with people gathered in casual 1930s attire, reflecting a moment of mid-century recreation and technological curiosity.
Minors are visible. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.
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.
Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.
More from United States across other decades
1930s footage from around the world
1930s footage also from United States
Clips with similar subjects and themes