Copter Aids Lighthouse AKA Helicopter Aids… 1959

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Title reads: "Copter Aids Lighthouse".

Ushant Island, Brittany, France.

Aerial shot of rocky coastline off island, showing various lighthouses. Aerial shot lighthouse which is out of service. Point of view shot from helicopter coming in to land on platform at top of lighthouse. Angle...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
51033
Sort Number:
59/046
Time in/Out:
01:17:31:00 / 01:18:28:00
Canister:
59/46
Film ID:
1585.07
Issue Date:
08/06/1959

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  • "Ouessant" is the French spelling, we know it as Ushant.

    The helicopter is a Bell 475-J2.

    jamied 17th May 2012
  • Thanks.

    British Pathé 10th Aug 2012

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