Aeronautics and Space Report 254 (1990)

Future Energy Source This video describes the efforts of the Center for the Commercial Development of Space in Wisconsin to develop a strategy for mining Helium-3, an efficient, environmentally safe alternative to fossil fuels that exists on the moon. Animated sequences depict the equipment that could mine the lunar surface, boil away Helium-3 to be […]

Hurricane Below (1974)

Hurricane Below’ presents the gripping story of the plight of a commercial fishing vessel, caught in the path of a ‘killer’ hurricane. The film dramatically shows the birth of ‘Mimi’ off the coast of Africa, carefully tracing its growth and development as it eventually brings incredible destruction to the Central Atlantic States. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for […]

Wild Life in the 49th State (circa 1959)

Promo for camping equipment made from duPont synthetic fibers. “Your name is Walter Berlet. You make your living in part as a naturalist. But long ago you put aside the rifle in favor of the camera. For stalking wild game with the lens can be just about as exciting as a hunt with a Remington. […]

[1950s-1960s Footage of Accidents – North Carolina]

Raw footage of car (plane/train) accidents in North Carolina circa late 1950s-1960) made by Durham TV cameraman. 1957 Wreck & death on Wake Forest Rd Wreck on Bahama Rd 1957 Plane Crash July 1957 Car Wreck 1958 Wreck 1958 Exposed (wreck) 1958 Edenton Train Wreck 1958 Wreck 1958 Wrecks (safety) Murder Angier Bank Robbery 1967 […]

Winter Storms (1979)

If you thought this recent winter storm was bad, here’s a documentary on the winter of 1978, one of the most disastrous winters in recent history. Recalls the blizzards in New England and the Midwest, the floods and mudslides in California, and the unexpected snowfalls and floods that paralyzed much of the American South. Contact […]

California Picture Book (1946)

05:27:02 Huge waterfall 05:27:19 Typical California forest and mountains shot 05:27:35 Redwood forest – car drives through 05:28:15 Lake Tahoe – Aerial pan with sailboat intercut 05:29:22 Yosemite scenes 05:29:48 Monterey 05:30:52 Carmel 05:31:12 Cowboy riding bull 05:31:19 MCU Cowboy riding bull 05:31:27 Cowboy rides bull 05:31:28 Cowboy falls off bull and bull tries to […]

Marriage Is A Partnership (1951)

Dotty, on a train by herself, reflects back on first year of married life. Flashbacks dramatize some of the major problems that arouse between Pete & Dotty; their first apartment, arguments, responsibilities, decisions, financial & personal adjustment. Contact footage@avgeeks.com for more information. marriage-is-a-partnership-1951

Last Date (1949)

Tells the story of Jeanne, a popular pretty girl until speed and an accident ruin her life. Directed by Lewis D. Collins. Story by Bruce Henry. With Richard (Dick) York (Nick); Joan Taylor (Jeanne Dawson); and Robert Stern (Larry Gray). Winner of the annual award of the National Committee on Films for Safety as 1949’s […]