1973: Helicopter Flying Above Water as Beachgoers Watch

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Year1973
Decade1970s
LocationFlorida, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD

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Helicopter Flying Above Water as Beachgoers Watch — Clip Details

Vintage 1973 home movie footage from Florida captures a sunny morning at the beach, where a helicopter flies low over the water as people stand on the sand watching in fascination. The 8mm film shows classic retro charm with natural daylight, gentle waves, and a sense of holiday fun. This archival clip offers nostalgic Americana, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or vintage-themed projects exploring 1970s leisure and transportation.

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: 6s
Pond5 price: from $188 USD
Clip ID: 73565149

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1014 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1973-1974
Reel-level location note: florida
Date: 1973 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: Florida, 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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