The film was shot no later than late 1941, after that it was a military training base used to train US Navy and USAAF pilots in flying boat operations. My Father was an instructor at Dinner Key and flew both the S-40s & S-42s early in the war. The S-40s were taken out of service in 1942 and the last one was scrapped in 1943 (IIRC). In the 30s it was a common past time to go out to the airport and watch airplanes on a Sunday afternoon, judging by the attire, I'd say that's what was happening.
This is Dinner Key Miami Fla, the building in the back is City Hall, today. Back in the 30's people would come with picnic baskets and watch the landings. Then see the people get off and watch the frog men put on the wheels so they can tow it out of the water. My father 80, years old, his father flew the PAN AM big birds, S-42, Loehning's Shoe, S-38's.
Thanks for posting this. I live very close Dinner Key, and have always tried to imagine what things looked like at the time of the clipper ships. The fact that you were able find color Ektachrome footage from that era is all the more remarkable.
Remarkable indeed! There was no such thing as Ektachrome in the 1930s. That's original Kodachrome. For those who could afford it, Kodachrome movies, usually 8mm format, were quite popular before WWII and during the 1950s-60s.
dinner key, coconut grove, Miami Florida.. I've been there many times, it's still a beautiful building. I saw the infamous doors connect at the auditorium, which was a beefed up hangar at the time, picture it, 1969! 3 dog night opened.. history for all! cheers 🍾🍾🍾🏳️🌈
I want to go back in time to be in a civilized society. A society that wouldn't hesitate to rebuke the madness and degeneracy that we are forced to accept today.
Wow! Astonishing quality - I doubt there's better color footage of these planes anywhere. Not sure I'd feel safe in one of those kites, tho'; I wonder what their safety record was? Anyone know? Also, was that a Loening amphibian climbing the ramp?
I love the America of the 1930's. It's an era I wish I could take a time machine and travel to, especially Florida and California.Yes, there was a depression but when you see the cars,the houses, the buildings, the airports and the open freedom of the people it's great to imagine being there. People are well dressed and appear civilised, not sloppy, tattooed and rude like today.Thug culture didn't exist and even criminals dressed classy like Dillinger and Capone.American culture is gone now.
Magnificent comment, even though it was 10 years ago! It is doubly true today. Of course, today you'd be canceled for not embracing what our "owners" have given us.
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The film was shot no later than late 1941, after that it was a military training base used to train US Navy and USAAF pilots in flying boat operations.
My Father was an instructor at Dinner Key and flew both the S-40s & S-42s early in the war.
The S-40s were taken out of service in 1942 and the last one was scrapped in 1943 (IIRC).
In the 30s it was a common past time to go out to the airport and watch airplanes on a Sunday afternoon, judging by the attire, I'd say that's what was happening.
Absolutely anmazing! I've never before seen any color footage of these Sikorsky boats. And a twofer to boot! Thanks for sharing.
This is Dinner Key Miami Fla, the building in the back is City Hall, today. Back in the 30's people would come with picnic baskets and watch the landings. Then see the people get off and watch the frog men put on the wheels so they can tow it out of the water. My father 80, years old, his father flew the PAN AM big birds, S-42, Loehning's Shoe, S-38's.
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you for this wonderful, rare footage. As an added bonus, the video shows what I think is a Loehning amphibian at 14 and 26 seconds.
Remarkably good color for 1930's era home movies. Thank you for sharing this.
Wow! Amazing footage! Amazing that we can see these long-gone aircraft.
Thanks for posting this. I live very close Dinner Key, and have always tried to imagine what things looked like at the time of the clipper ships. The fact that you were able find color Ektachrome footage from that era is all the more remarkable.
Remarkable indeed! There was no such thing as Ektachrome in the 1930s. That's original Kodachrome. For those who could afford it, Kodachrome movies, usually 8mm format, were quite popular before WWII and during the 1950s-60s.
dinner key, coconut grove, Miami Florida..
I've been there many times, it's still a beautiful building.
I saw the infamous doors connect at the auditorium, which was a beefed up hangar at the time, picture it, 1969!
3 dog night opened..
history for all!
cheers 🍾🍾🍾🏳️🌈
Simply amazing video Sir! thankyou!
The building is now Miami’s CityHall.
Well Dammit, now I want to go back in Time and be on a Sikorsky Sea Plane.
I want to go back in time to be in a civilized society. A society that wouldn't hesitate to rebuke the madness and degeneracy that we are forced to accept today.
beautiful!
Wow! Astonishing quality - I doubt there's better color footage of these planes anywhere. Not sure I'd feel safe in one of those kites, tho'; I wonder what their safety record was? Anyone know?
Also, was that a Loening amphibian climbing the ramp?
Amazing !
Marvelous!
What type of Kodak color film was used? 16mm footage?
All of Kodak's 16mm/8mm color film was Kodachrome from the mid-30's through the early 40's.
Yes, nice rare Video - indeed ! See message in your message in Box Mr. Strong, Thank You - Jetranger
Dinner Key, Cocoanut Grove, Florida (My neighborhood)
I love the America of the 1930's. It's an era I wish I could take a time machine and travel to, especially Florida and California.Yes, there was a depression but when you see the cars,the houses, the buildings, the airports and the open freedom of the people it's great to imagine being there. People are well dressed and appear civilised, not sloppy, tattooed and rude like today.Thug culture didn't exist and even criminals dressed classy like Dillinger and Capone.American culture is gone now.
Magnificent comment, even though it was 10 years ago! It is doubly true today.
Of course, today you'd be canceled for not embracing what our "owners" have given us.
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