A Very Near Thing 1929

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Item title reads - A very near thing. Mr A. H. C. Rowson has miraculous escape as gust of wind overturns his autogiro in landing, after successful flight at Haldon aerodrome. Devon.

M/S as the Cierva C.19 Mk 1 autogiro comes down towards the ground and hovers unsteadily. M/S as the gust of...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
18617
Sort Number:
G 1645
Time in/Out:
01:58:34:00 / 01:59:18:00
Canister:
G 1645
Film ID:
802.35
Issue Date:
26/09/1929

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  • The aircraft is a Cierva C.19 Mk 1, Reg. No. G-AAGL.

    The accident took place on 21 September 1929, during an air show to mark the opening of Haldon Aerodrome.

    jamied 9th May 2012
  • Thanks.

    British Pathé 20th Jun 2012

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