An Intrepid Airman 1916

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An Intrepid Airman - Dancourt, the French aviator, bombed Krupp - 1916.

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World War One. Short shot head & shoulders of the French aviator / hero Dancourt; who bombed Krupp munitions factory at Essen in Germany. Dressed in regular civilian overcoat; he speaks;...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71880
Sort Number:
ON 027 K
Time in/Out:
01:37:42:00 / 01:37:50:00
Canister:
ON 027 K
Film ID:
1868.38
Issue Date:
1916

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  • The name of the man in this clip is not, as currently stated, "Dancourt", but Pierre Daucourt, (3 changes needed including tags).

    jamied 11th Oct 2012

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