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1954: New York City from Aircraft

1954: New York City from Aircraft

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration23s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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New York City from Aircraft — Clip Details

A vintage 1954 home movie clip captures a scenic aerial view of New York City from an aircraft, showcasing the bustling metropolis below during daylight hours. The 8mm film footage offers a nostalgic glimpse of mid-century urban life, with clear views of the city's iconic skyline and surrounding waterways. The slow-moving perspective and natural wind sounds enhance the sense of peaceful travel and family adventure. This archival 8mm home movie evokes Americana nostalgia and is ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Aerial
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
23s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67441643

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note
1953-1954
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1954 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
New York, United States 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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