Aviation: Helicopters Refuel in the Air

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1395
Date Released
27 Feb 1956
Date Other
Feb 1956
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 8
Section Title
Aviation
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Helicopters Refuel in Mid Air. DESCRIPTION: In Virginia, the American Marine Corps demonstrate the ease with which helicopters can be refuelled while in flight. The development of this plan will result not only in extending the range of these helicopters, it will also enable them to carry heavier loads. SHOTLIST: Two American Marine helicopters. Air to air shots. Refuelling.
Keywords
Entertainment and leisure; Aviation; Military
Locations
United States of America; Virginia
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
66097
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
47
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Aviation: Helicopters Refuel in the Air', British Movietone News Issue No. 1395, 27 Feb 1956. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/20758 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)