Martinair Flight 495 Crash Original CVR Recording and Animation WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | Martinair Flight 495 DC-10 crash preliminary reconstruction from black box data-. Crash occurred 21 December 1992. Out of the 327 onboard, 56 passed and 106 injured.
Special Effects 1992 Documentary (Star Wars, Tron, Etc.) WhatisaVHS 2026-01-29 | Digitized by OakleyTapes. See the entire archive of one of the largest VHS tape collections- @OakleyTapes archive.org/details/@oakley_tapes
MTV Liquid Television June 27 1993 WhatisaVHS 2025-11-25 | Recovered 2025. Includes the first concepts of "The Angry Beavers" and other submissions from independent animators of the early 1990s. It's weird, I know...but it was a different time for ways to get signed into TV animation show contracts.
John Denver (1998 Documentary) - Let This Be a Voice WhatisaVHS 2025-11-13 | This documentary was recorded in the highest possible quality by The Oakley Tapes Project in 2025 after being found in the Don Gorelick VHS Collection.Check out the Oakley Tapes project on Discord and be a part of our 20,000+ tape archiving project.discord.gg/z6D7XGCpIn the months just prior to his death in a plane accident in 1997, Denver was filming an episode of the NATURE series, centering on the natural wonders that inspired many of his best-loved songs. The result is a poignant and melodic film that records his final journeys into the wilderness and contains his last song, composed while rafting along the Colorado River with his son and young daughter.
Rio de Jenaro Cruise - Pacific Princess 1990s WhatisaVHS 2025-10-30 | Unknown date, assumed to be early-mid 1990s
The Denver Stapleton International Airport Fuel Fire (1990) WhatisaVHS 2025-10-30 | A fire that erupted at a fuel storage and dispensing facility at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver, Colorado, on November 25, 1990.
Great Barrier Reef and Port Moresby 1990s WhatisaVHS 2025-10-30 | VHS found at an estate sale, estimated to be from early-mid 1990s.
Def Leppard LIVE 1989 In The Round In Your Face (No AI Restoration) WhatisaVHS 2025-10-30 | Recorded from the VHS Tape DEF LEPPARD IN THE ROUND IN YOUR FACE LIVE (1989). This is a raw export from the tape itself with zero modifications or AI restoration.
100 Greatest Follies | NFL VHS 1995 WhatisaVHS 2025-10-06 | 100 Greatest NFL Follies VHS Tape from 1995. Found this tape in a thrift store and figured it'd be be good. It didn't disappoint!Any clips pulled from this video must be credited to the NFL and Oakley Tapes
Remembering the 80s | VH1 Music Documentary WhatisaVHS 2025-10-02 | Pulled from a 2001 era VHS that remembered the 1990s and showcases the impact of music tv (MTV) and how it revived the music industry.Archived by OakleyTapes
Twisters! Natures Fury | Documentary | (1996) WhatisaVHS 2025-09-06 | Found this 2 part VHS documentary from 1996 at a thrift store. It's full of old tornado footage.From the box:Experience the excitement and terror of nature's most awesome power from the safety of your home.Join expert "storm chasers," scientists and amateur videocam owners as they capture the incredible fury of TWISTERS! This spectacular two-tape documentary puts you in the path of deadly tornadoes with their house-smashing, tree-snapping and car-throwing energy.Volume one features the scientists of "Project Vortex" (characterized in the new hit movie) as they place their instruments around killer tornadoes. Also follow along with leading storm chasers and view their best video sequences of dangerous cyclones.Volume two features the most incredible twister action ever captured by amateurs. Witness terrifying escapes as home-owners run for cover and see the horrible damage left behind by the most powerful tornadoes. Also features a countdown of the top ten most destructive tornado video sequences.The action is non-stop so let your VCR put you in the path of TWISTERS!
United 747-100 Inflight Footage LAX-HNL (N4714U) WhatisaVHS 2025-08-17 | Found this video on a VHS-C in an estate sale and converted it. The 747 in this video is N4714U, which was made easy to identify because of the name 'Justin Dart' right under the cockpit windows. Based on other things on this family vacation tape, this appears to be a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu for a Princess Cruise Line vacation. I don't know the specific date of this but I estimate early-mid 1990s. This Boeing 747 was retired in 1998, after being delivered to United in 1970.
DEN Contract Compliance Unit Orientation VHS - JUN 25 1996 WhatisaVHS 2025-08-15 | Pulled from an old VHS tape from JUN 25 1996
DEN Aviation Passenger Services Orientation 1998 VHS WhatisaVHS 2025-08-15 | Pulled from an old VHS for the Aviation Passenger Services Department of DEN back in 1998. This department has been split up into various sectors over time to meet the ever increasing passenger demand!
Airport Passenger Boarding Bridge Operation Training VHS WhatisaVHS 2025-08-15 | Pulled from an old VHS tape. Unknown date but assumed to be in the early-mid 1990s.
America - The 20th Century | Documentary WhatisaVHS 2025-07-28 | Documentary made to commemorate the 20th Century (1900-1999) of America titled 'The Century That Made America Great 1996' Before the T era.
A Windshear Avoided / What The Crew Can Do - VHS Tape WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | VHS tape regarding windsheer studies in aviation, unknown date, likely late 1980sRun Time 0:32:30 - NTSC 870303
Delta flight 191 Case Study WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | Original case study VHS for the tragic accident of Delta Flight 191.
Microburst Documentary | Natures Invisible Killer WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | No further information on this tape other than the title and it was likely produced by NCAR and FAA in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Features late scientist Dr. John McCarthy.
Natures Invisible Killer - Microbursts WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | Unknown when this was recorded. Estimated to be late 1980s or early 1990s.
Jefferson County Airport ( Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) Interview July 13 1992 WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | VHS Tape of an interview with David Gordon, Airport Manager. At the time, BJC was known as Jeffco Airport in Broomfield, Colorado and is now referred as Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA).
SeaVid 1989 VHS - South America Tour Promo Video WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | Promo VHS Tape from SeaVid showcasing their South American tour in 1989.
The Day All Hell Broke Loose Late 1980s - FAA / NCAR / Aviation Weather WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | Tape regarding the detection of microbursts from the late 1980s featuring aviation weather scientist Dr. John McCarthy
North Wichita Downburst Observed Research VHS Tape (1990s) WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | Video of original proof of down bursts in weather systems captured by field scientists with The National Center For Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. Unknown exact year, is presumed to be from the early 1990s.
Ten Knots for Mom and the Kids - FAA / NCAR Research Presentation WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | VHS Tape titled 'Ten Knots for Mom and the Kids' , presumed to be from the early 1990s featuring weather scientist Dr. John McCarthy
A Strategy of Avoidance - FAA / NCAR Aviation Weather Analysis WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | 'A Strategy of Avoidance'Presented by: The Federal Aviation AdministrationANDThe National Center For Atmospheric ResearchProduced by HELLIWELL, INCExact year unknown, presumed to be early 1990s.
The Wind Shear Factor - NCAR / FAA | Early 1990s VHS Tape WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | VHS Tape created by the FAA and the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado in the 1990s. Exact date is unknown.
The Day The Music Died - 1990s - Federal Aviation Administration WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | VHS Tape from the FAA titled 'The Day The Music Died"Year is unknown but assumed to be early-mid 1990s
Disney Cruise Lines 2003 Promotional VHS Tape WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | Digital scan of the VHS tape that Disney Cruise Lines would send you in 2003 if you were wondering if you should book a family vacation.
Retro Reunion- Harwood Jr. High Nov 18 1997 WhatisaVHS 2025-07-26 | VHS tape we came across at a thrift store. I believe this might be from Bedford, TX.
National News Network - City Takes (1996) WhatisaVHS 2018-04-12 | National News Network city forecasting takes from 1996. Dave Palmer - MeteorologistAnd others
