Aeroplane Of The Future 1923

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Item title reads - The aeroplane of the future. German pilot demonstrates strength and durability of all-metal aeroplane to British experts, including General Brancker Director of Civil Aviation. Croydon, Greater London.

The pilot walks up the body of the Dornier Komet aeroplane, he slips on...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
23791
Sort Number:
G 0944
Time in/Out:
01:29:32:00 / 01:30:40:00
Canister:
G 944
Film ID:
294.20
Issue Date:
08/01/1923

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  • The aircraft is a Dornier Komet, Reg. No. D223.

    jamied 10th May 2012
  • Thanks.

    British Pathé 20th Jun 2012

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