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1946: Cessna Plane Descending to Land in Harrisburg

1946: Cessna Plane Descending to Land in Harrisburg

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  • Year1946
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationHarrisburg, United States
  • Duration17s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Cessna Plane Descending to Land in Harrisburg — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1946 captures a Cessna aircraft descending for landing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The footage shows the small plane approaching the airfield under a partly cloudy sky, with wind visibly affecting the surrounding environment. Ground personnel and onlookers are seen observing the landing, reflecting the era's early aviation culture. The grainy, authentic quality of the 8mm film adds to the nostalgic, historic feel, offering a rare glimpse into postwar civilian flight training and air travel. This archival footage is ideal for documentaries, historical projects, or nostalgic content about mid-20th century vintage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
AerialExterior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
17s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67993740

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1946 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Harrisburg, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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