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1981: Control Tower at Beale Air Force Base

1981: Control Tower at Beale Air Force Base

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

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Control Tower at Beale Air Force Base — 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
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
70201337

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1981 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Beale Afb, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • 1981
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  • 1980s nostalgia
  • classic 8mm film
  • vintage military footage

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