[1949 FLIGHT OVER SAN FRANCISCO BAY, SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT]
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Shot as "b-roll" by a maker of industrial films, this silent movie shows views of San Francisco and the Bay Area shot from an airplane circa 1949. At :35 you will see sweeping views of Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge, and at 1:26 views of Berkeley. At 2:17 the approach to what appears to be Oakland Airport (but could also be the San Francisco International Airport). At 3:00 a railroad bridge spanning the bay is seen. At 3:13 footage is shown of the Bay Bridge. At 3;45, POV footage of take-off from the runway probably at San Francisco International Airport. Aerial shots include the Cliff House seen at 6:21 and Sutro Baths at 9:21 / 11:19, Golden Gate Bridge (7:12), Berkeley (8:05) and more.
, The text describes a silent aerial film shot around 1949, showcasing views of San Francisco and the Bay Area, including notable landmarks such as Treasure Island, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge. It features various locations from an airplane perspective, including Berkeley and Oakland Airport.Sources
- YouTube channel: PeriscopeFilm · video ↗ — title, year, color, sound, video
- 16mm Filmography editors — description
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