1960: Helicopter Low Approach Over Water and Island Lighthouse Scene DEARBORN | Stockfilm

1960: Helicopter Low Approach Over Water and Island Lighthouse Scene DEARBORN | Stockfilm

Helicopter Low Approach Over Water and Island Lighthouse... — Clip Details

A vintage 1960 home movie clip from Dearborn, Michigan, capturing a Sikorsky H-19 helicopter in low flight over water, approaching a small island with a lighthouse. The rotary-wing aircraft flies past dunes and coastal scenery under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. This authentic 8mm footage showcases mid-century aviation and maritime life, offering a nostalgic glimpse of mid-20th century transportation and coastal landscapes. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or archival storytelling.

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: 14s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 69414495

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2039 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: d danielar
Reel-level year note: 1960
Reel-level location note: detroit michigan
Date: 1960 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Dearborn, Michigan, 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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