“George Air Force Base, CA” (1951) 8mm Film Home Movie, WAF, Men, March, Band +

Film captures footage of George Air Force Base in California where the men and women appear to be practicing for a parade in 1951. Candid shots of the women outside the barracks practicing and goofing off and then marching. Film also covers an AFB party at the pool with the guys dressed in bikinis clowning around for the spectators.

The filmmaker kindly typed out film details for the film as well which is very handy in identifying the footage.

FILM CONDITION:

Film appears to be in good condition, ran smoothly and has no detectable vinegar syndrome.

5” reel (approximately 15.5 min)

Rough timeline:

3 min 30 sec - George Air Force Base, California, float, practice, marching, band

45 sec - rodeo at Apple Valley, barrel racing on horseback

2 min 30 sec - swimming show at George AFB, men in bikinis, diving (some sideways shots in this segment)

1 min 45 sec - kids in Halloween costumes, driving home from Florida, kids playing outside, family

1 min 15 sec - raccoon park, family, stopping for gas

2 min - backyard party, golf, bubbles

3 min 30 sec - family picnic, throwing ball, hanging out with family

Please see photos to verify item condition. Sold as is.

Thank you for looking!