Bleriot Recrosses the Channel

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
9
Date Released
5 Aug 1929
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Bleriot Recrosses the Channel. DESCRIPTION: Great Britain honours airman on 20th anniversary of his feat. SHOTLIST: Plane in air. Formation of planes cross coast. M Bleriot speaks at Dover civic reception on spot where he landed in 1909. Scenes at the reception and M Bleriot speaking. Lavender below in can 411 First airman to cross English Channel watches war veteran fly model of machine. Close shot of Bleriot and pilot speaking. Close up of the pilot in cockpit. Plane taxies across and take off Plane in air, various shots.
Keywords
Commemorations; War veterans; Aviation; Celebrations and festivals; Military
Card file number
399
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