1981: Beale Air Base Control Tower and Welcome Announcement

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Year1981
Decade1980s
LocationBeale Afb, California, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1981 California

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Beale Air Base Control Tower and Welcome Announcement — Clip Details

1981: A vintage 8mm home movie clip from Beale Air Force Base in California, featuring the air base control tower and a welcome announcement. The footage captures a moment of military aviation operations during a public visitation day, showcasing the iconic tower and the formal greeting broadcast. This authentic archival film offers a nostalgic glimpse into Cold War-era Air Force base life, with classic 1980s technology and atmosphere. Ideal for historical documentaries, military history content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 6s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70201337

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1981 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location: Beale Afb, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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