1954: Aerial View of New York City from Aircraft

Year1954
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration23s
Price$178 USD

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Aerial View of 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: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 23s
Starting Price: $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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: New York, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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