Posted: 4/27/2014 1:36:39 PM EDT
|
Found this pretty interesting
Airport America A publicity film by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) released in 1954, advocating for increased airport construction, especially in rural America.
Film describes the centrality of general aviation to the U.S. economy. With many images of American townscapes, especially in rural areas; small-town airports; and business people using small airplanes to expedite their activities. |
|
I'm going to rename and bump this with some more interesting 50s docu's I've watched recently
Vista Dome Adventure1950s California Zehpyr 1950's promotional film featuring the California Zephyr running between Chicago and San Francisco. Film covers the three railroads the train travelled over (Burlington Route, Rio Grande and Western Pacific). Plenty of lineside footage as well as scenes filmed inside the diner, sleeper and vista dome observation cars. >>All the passengers are dressed up. No shorts and flip flops here. 6 1/2 Magic Hours-Transatlantic plane flight Experience transatlantic air travel at the beginning of the jet age - New York to London in just 6 & 1/2 hours, flying about a Pan American (Pan AM) passenger jet. >>My grandmother, her second husband, and an aunt worked for PanAm The American Look Industrial Design: "American Look" 1958 General Motors Populuxe Classic Film |
|
Some railroad films
Big Trains Rolling An industry film by the Association of American Railroads which examines how the US railroads keep the economy growing by providing transportation and employment. Features trains from many different railroads including Southern Pacific, Santa Fe & Western Maryland. Mainline USA Documentary by the Association of American Railroads designed to eductate about the importance of freight and passenger trains on the U.S. economy. |