1972: U.S. Air Force Jet Soars Above Tokyo

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Year1972
Decade1970s
LocationTokyo, Japan
Duration14s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1971 Tokyo Japan

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U.S. Air Force Jet Soars Above Tokyo — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm film footage from 1972 capturing a USA Air Force jet plane in flight over Tokyo, Japan. The grainy Super 8 and 8mm footage shows a military warplane soaring through the skies, offering a rare aerial view of a U.S. military aircraft during the Cold War era. This authentic 1970s home movie clip reflects international military presence and Cold War tensions, with authentic period details in the aircraft and sky. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic projects exploring 1970s Americana and global military relations.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details: Aerial
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 14s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 53350353

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1249 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1972
Reel-level location note: japan
Date: 1972 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Tokyo, Japan Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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