https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/e730db43-7469-4022-9a74-1bee768d498d Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This untitled, silent, black-and-white home-style film captures what appears to be a gathering or awards ceremony for various Civil Air Patrol squadrons and the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary in California. Filmed sometime in the 1950s, owing to the vehicles and planes depicted, the film largely takes place in and around an unknown airfield in a rural area, although at least one portion of it (after 13 minutes) may have been filmed in Santa Monica, California. The plane features clips of various military vehicles and aircraft such as a Sikorsky H-19B Chickasaw, 1953 Dodge M43 3/4-ton Ambulance, and Cessna 140 among others. The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a nonprofit organization established in 1941 that serves as the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, providing emergency services, youth development, and aerospace education. In the 1950s, CAP transitioned from its World War II origins to focus on domestic missions, including search and rescue, disaster relief, and support for law enforcement. The organization also emphasized youth development through its Cadet Program, promoting leadership and aerospace education among young people. Additionally, CAP played a role in national security during the Cold War, solidifying its position as an important community service and emergency response organization. Film opens, Sikorsky H-19B Chickasaw (c.1953) on tarmac, pilot climbs into cockpit (0:06). What appears to be Aeronca Model 7 Champion preparing for flight (0:31). Cessna 140 (c.1946) prepares for flight (0:37). Civil Air Patrol (CAP) officers stand around in parking lot, some chat with young woman (0:49). Man in typical supervisory or observational stance, likely monitoring or directing airfield activities (1:09). 1953 Dodge M43 3/4-ton Ambulance (1:19). Close-up Sikorsky H-19B Chickasaw as small aircraft takes off in distance (1:25). Two officers drive around in Willys MB jeep (1:30). Young man in uniform seemingly directs traffic using hand signals and waving motions (1:38). Perhaps Waco CG-4A glider taking off from grassy field (2:02). Underside view of perhaps airborne Grumman Albatross SA-16B (2:08). Perhaps Cessna 172 makes landing (2:15). Perhaps Beechcraft Bonanza G36 Piston attempts landing (2:23). Officer seemingly does interview, gets brought into impromptu discussion (2:31). Male and female CAP cadets march in uniform across tarmac, join larger formation of CAP cadets (4:12). Aerial view of CAP cadets standing row by row (4:52). Close-up of American flag (5:16). Montage shots of decorated officers standing at front of crowd (5:31). What appears to be graduation or honorary ceremony, photographer takes pictures of award recipients, cadet stands proudly with trophy (6:06). At (7:41) a man wearing a "U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Air Patrol" uniform shirt receives a trophy. View from under wing of plane of tarmac below as plane takes off (8:11). Aerial views from airborne plane of airfield, biplanes parked along airfield, surrounding grassy plains (9:08). Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser undergoes refueling (10:56). Make-shift campsite, pitched tents, various civilian and military vehicles (1948 Ford F-1 pick-up truck (11:31). Canteen/ general store on wheels - CAP cadets stand by tractor trailer and place orders (12:01). Woman prepares burgers and buns on griddle (12:41). CAP cadets sit on stools in circle outside a pitched tent (12:57). Truck appearing similar to 1940/1950s REO M35 6x6 Military Cargo Truck with handwritten sign that reads “Civil Air Patrol, Santa Monica, Squadron 9" (13:06). 1953 Buick Super 4-door sedan (13:08). Officer rides on hood of 1940 Plymouth P10 (13:27). Film ends (13:30). Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. 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