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1958: Seaplane Taking off from Harbor in Ames

1958: Seaplane Taking off from Harbor in Ames

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  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationAmes, Iowa, United States
  • Duration29s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Seaplane Taking off from Harbor in Ames — Clip Details

1958: At a harbor town in Ames, Iowa, a sea plane takes off from the water, its engines roaring as it lifts into the sky. The vintage 8mm footage captures the thrilling moment with grainy clarity, showcasing the aircraft's ascent against a backdrop of calm blue water, distant buildings, and a bright summer sky. This nostalgic home movie offers a rare glimpse of mid-century aviation and leisure, blending Americana charm with the excitement of early air travel. The scene evokes a sense of adventure and wonder, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or nostalgic storytelling.

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
29s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67869086

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1320 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1956-1958
Reel-level location note
iowa
Date
1958 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
Ames, Iowa, 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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