Lone World Flyer Crosses Atlantic

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
215A
Date Released
20 Jul 1933
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 4
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Lone World Flyer Crosses Atlantic. DESCRIPTION: Wiley Post lands in Berlin from New York after first stage of solo attempt to girdle globe in 6 days. Sub.1. Meanwhile, tragedy befalls Lithuanians on New York to Kovno hop, when only 350 miles from goal. SHOTLIST: Long shot of Wiley Post’s aircraft landing at Temple Hoph aerodrome in Berlin. Close shot of officials directing aeroplane in, and Wiley Post climbing from same. Semi close shot of Wiley Post walking with officials past camera. Aircraft brought from hangar, Wiley Post standing in group by same, climbs into cockpit of aeroplane. Long shot of plane taking off. Sub.1. Elevated shot of wreckage of the aeroplane "Lithuanica" spectators round same. Close shot of the wreck. Pan shot of the plane, soldiers help to clear away wreckage. Shot of bodies being taken away.
Keywords
Aviation; Accidents and disasters
Footage sources
Movietone
Card file number
2488
Length of story (in feet)
193
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Lone World Flyer Crosses Atlantic', British Movietone News Issue No. 215A, 20 Jul 1933. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/4290 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)