Bravo Amy 1936

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Full title reads: "Bravo Amy! Mrs. Mollison home again".

Croydon Aerodrome, Greater London.

Aviator, Amy Johnson, arrives home after record breaking flight to Cape Town (South Africa) and back.

Panning L/S of aeroplane landing. Various shots of crowds, there to welcome Amy....

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
12983
Sort Number:
36/040
Time in/Out:
01:12:43:00 / 01:14:07:00
Canister:
36/40
Film ID:
883.08
Issue Date:
18/05/1936

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