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105mm Gun Crew on Iwo Jima: "Glamour Gal" 1945 US Marine Corps; WWII
more at http://quickfound.net/Glamour Gal: A 105mm Gun Crew (G Battery) from the 5th Marine Division and their 105mm howitzer (named Glamour Gal), from the time the unit leaves Camp Pendleton, through action on Iwo Jima.Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The sound...
Banking Careers: "A Future to Bank On" 1951 American Bankers Association
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the Prelinger Archive, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).ht...
WWI Highlights: "Shots of the World War 1917-1918" (~ 1921) US Army
more at http://quickfound.net/'Date: ca. 1921This film is silent.Scope & Content: Reel 1 shows freighters sinking after a U-boat attack; Pres. Wilson at his desk and in the U.S. Congress declaring war on Germany; recruits arriving at a reception center and drilling; 29th Div. maneuvers and a review at Camp McClellan; Gen. Pershing aboard the transport Baltic; 1st Div. troops boarding the liner Leviathan at Newport News, Va.; depth charges bei...
Dolphin-Whale Navy Training: A Technical Film Report on Project Deep Ops 1970 US Navy
more at http://quickfound.net/'This film report on Project Deep Ops provides an overview of a program to train orca and pilot whales to assist the US Navy in the retrieval of underwater objects. A pilot whale named Morgan is shown working with human trainers to carry out retrieval tasks.'Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass bright...
Drinking Water 1945 USMC Training Film MN-2808c; Private McGillicuddy; Commandments For Health
more at http://quickfound.net/Animated cartoon World War II training film on the effects of drinking impure water, and methods of purifying water. Produced by Hugh Harman Productions.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduct...
New Stars in Stereo: Newsmakers in Sound for 1960 (1959) RCA
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
Project Hermes Interim Report Number 1 1951 General Electric
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
Ultrasounds 1950 John Kieran's Kaleidoscope; Almanac Films
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).ht...
SST Development: Variable Wing Sweep with a Free-Flying Supersonic Transport ~ 1967 NASA Langley Research Center
more at http://quickfound.net/'The test demonstrates an in-flight demo of variable wing sweep with a free-flying Supersonic Transport configuration. The wing sweep angle is varied between 25 degrees and 75 degrees. The inboard portion of the wing is fixed and the panels are pivoted about a point well outboard of the fuselage. The test was conducted in both NASA Langley Research Center's Free Spinning Tunnel and Full Scale Tunnel. Langley ...
Patrol Boat River (PBR) & PCF "Operation and Maintenance of Combat Boats" 1971 US Navy Training Film MN-11124; Vietnam War
more at http://quickfound.net/On maintenance of Vietnam War era small craft, including Patrol Boat River (PBR) and Patrol Craft Fast (PCF, also known as Swift Boats).Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization,...
Patrol Boat River (PBR) & PCF "Operation and Maintenance of Combat Boats" 1971 US Navy Training Film MN-11124; Vietnam War
more at http://quickfound.net/On maintenance of Vietnam War era small craft, including Patrol Boat River (PBR) and Patrol Craft Fast (PCF, also known as Swift Boats).Originally a public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization,...
HALO: High Altitude Low Opening Parachute Training 1966 US Army; Fort Gulick, Canal Zone; from Staff Film Report 66-12A
more at http://quickfound.net/5TH SP - "HALO'' TRAININGOriginally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is...
B&O Railroad: "One Hundred Years of Railroad Development" 1926 Eastman Kodak Company
more at http://quickfound.net/Made at the Pageant of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad "The Fair of the Iron Horse".Originally a public domain film from the PrelingerArchives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equa...
Zero Power Reactor III (ZPR-III) ~ 1956 Argonne National Laboratory
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the US government, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).https:...
Stall Conditions and Spins ~ 1970 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Training Film
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the Federal Aviation Administration, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than th...
UH-1 Huey Helicopter Door Gunner Raw Footage, Vietnam War 1967 US Army
more at http://quickfound.net/Crew Chief-Door Gunner UH-1D. Silent.Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is...
Automated Propulsion System Introduction ~ 1975 US Navy USS John Paul Jones (DD-932)
more at http://quickfound.net/On 'the APS (Automated Propulsion System) essentially a central console in an air conditioned space in the engine room which gives automatic readings of the performance of the engineering plant and allowed the bridge to directly control the engines.' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Flint_(AE-32)Originally a public domain film from the US Navy, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio c...
Maintaining Quality Standards 1944 US Office of Education; World War II Home Front
more at http://quickfound.net/'Set in a typical wartime factory, the film discusses the supervisor's need to keep up production quantities while meeting quality standards. Narration states "quality work, like a mirror, reflects the one who produces it." Points emphasized include: the necessity for proper instruction of workers, making sure the right tools are provided and correctly used, matching the right man to the job, workers ...
The Signing of the Peace Treaty of Versailles, June 28, 1919 US Army
more at http://quickfound.net/'Shows views of the Palace of Versailles and of the gardens; the arrival of Fr. For. Min. Pichon, Premier Clemenceau, Robert Lansing, Gen. Bliss, Herbert Hoover, Fr. Gen. Mounory, Gens. Allen and Pershing, Col. House, Arthur Balfour, Ignace Paderewski, Lloyd George, Baron Sonnino, Amb. Hugh Wallace, and Pres. and Mrs. Wilson; Clemenceau addressing the gathering; the U.S. and British delegates signing the treaty; ...
Ryan XV-5 Vertifan: VZ-11 (XV-5A) Program Progress Report 2 1962 Ryan-US Army
more at http://quickfound.net/Ryan XV-5 Vertifan (VZ-11) VTOL jet engineering progress report covering May 15, 1962 to August 15, 1962.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (th...
Space Shuttle STS-51-G Mission Highlights 1985 NASA 18th Flight Post Flight Press Conference JSC-874
more at http://quickfound.net/'Commander: Daniel C. BrandensteinPilot: John O. CreightonMission Specialists: Shannon W. Lucid, John M. Fabian, Steven R. NagelPayload Specialists: Patrick Baudry (France), Prince Sultan Salman Al-Saud (Saudi Arabia)Dates: June 17-24, 1985Vehicle: Discovery OV-103Payloads: MORELOS-A/PAM-D, ARABSAT-1B/PAM-D, TELSTAR/PAM-D 3-D, SPARTAN-1, ADSF, HPTE, FEE, FPE, ASE, and GAS (six experiments)Landing site: Runway 23 ...
Dow Midland ~ 1959 Dow Chemical Company
more at http://quickfound.net/Silent, soundtrack missing.Originally a public domain film from the Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less...
Mother Mack Trains Her Seven Puppies 1952 Frith Films
more at http://quickfound.net/A litter of Scottish Terriers visit the beach.Originally a public domain film from the Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not p...
Understanding Your Ideals 1950 Coronet Instructional Films
more at http://quickfound.net/ILLUSTRATES WITH EVERYDAY EXAMPLES, DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUPERFICIAL STANDARDS & TRUE IDEALS. HIGH SCHOOL BOY WHO IS PRIMARILY CONCERNED WITH AUTOMOBILE, DATES, PARTIES LEARNS FROM HIS FATHER'S EXAMPLE THAT IDEALS ARE BASED ON HONESTY, SINCERITY & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP.Originally a public domain film from the Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass bri...
Father Nile (Egypt) ENTIRE 1931 Bray Studios
more at http://quickfound.net/Silent, with title cards.Originally a public domain film from the Prelinger Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less n...
Radio Teletypewriter AN-GRC-46 1963 US Army Training Film TF11-3314
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).ht...
California State Parks: Land of the Giants 1935 US Deptartment of Interior
more at http://quickfound.net/Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original).ht...
YF-16 Flight Test Summary, Fall 1974 General Dynamics (JQ Music)
more at http://quickfound.net/YF-16 Fighting Falcon prototype jet fighter testing.The film was silent. I have added music created by myself using the Reaper Digital Audio Workstation and the Independence and Proteus VX VST instrument plugins.Originally a public domain film, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied.https://en.wik...
Killer Bees: "Africanized Bee Alert" 1985 US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
more at http://quickfound.net/'So called “killer” bees travel northward from South America. Presents the latest research on the bees and gives broad-based information on the dealing with the bees should they become residents of the United States.'Originally a public domain film from the National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild ...
Space Shuttle STS-9 Columbia-Spacelab 1 Post Flight Press Conference Film 1983 NASA
more at http://quickfound.net/'Commander: John W. YoungPilot: Brewster H. Shaw, Jr.Mission Specialists: Owen K. Garriott, Robert A. R. ParkerPayload Specialists: Byron K. Lichtenberg (MIT), Ulf Merbold (Germany)Dates: November 28-December 8, 1983Vehicle: Columbia OV-102Payloads: Spacelab-1Landing site: Runway 17 dry lakebed at Edwards AFB, CANarrated by the Commander and crew, this program contains footage selected by the astronauts, as well ...






















