1939: Propeller Plane in Flight

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Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
Duration13s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1939 California

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Propeller Plane in Flight — Clip Details

Vintage 1939 8mm home movie footage captures a silver mainliner propeller plane in flight over San Francisco, California. The aircraft, marked with blue lettering and visible windows, soars through clear skies under fair weather conditions. This classic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into early commercial aviation and mid-20th century transportation history. The film’s grainy texture and authentic 8mm quality enhance its retro charm, making it ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and vintage-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: 13s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 68824547

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1166 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: may
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1939 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: San Francisco, California, 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)

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