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1949: Passengers Boarding Trans World Airlines Airplane

1949: Passengers Boarding Trans World Airlines Airplane

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  • Year1949
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationSt Augustine, Florida, United States
  • Duration22s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Passengers Boarding Trans World Airlines Airplane — Clip Details

1949: Trans World Airlines propeller turbojet airplane boarding at St Augustine, Florida. Vintage 8mm footage captures passengers in 1940s fashion boarding a classic airliner on the tarmac. The scene showcases mid-century aviation with a mix of businessmen and families dressed up for travel, reflecting the excitement and glamour of early commercial air travel. The film highlights the transition from propeller to jet-powered aircraft, with crew loading luggage and passengers preparing for departure. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic look at postwar tourism and transportation history, ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
22s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
61062794

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Date
1949 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
St Augustine, Florida, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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