Item title reads - Across the English Channel and back in 107 minutes. Pathe Gazette presents only pictures taken of the Honourable Mrs Victor Bruce's single-handed, daring record-breaking cross-Channel dash in a light outboard hydroplane. Dover, Kent.
Item title reads - Across the English Channel and back in 107 minutes. Pathe Gazette presents only pictures taken of the Honourable Mrs Victor Bruce's single-handed, daring record-breaking cross-Channel dash in a light outboard hydroplane. Dover, Kent.
M/S of Mrs Mary Bruce standing by her boat 'Mosquito'. C/U as she puts her hat on. M/S as she is lifted into the boat, she waves and pulls the ropes. M/S as it sets off. Various shots of her speeding across the water. M/S as her husband kisses her after the journey, she smiles. M/S as she is carried ashore from the boat, she waves. M/S of her sat at the wheel.
Note: The Hon Mrs Victor Bruce was, before her marriage, Mary Petre. MD.
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