First "Formation" Atlantic Flight - Cuts 1930

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Full title reads: "Italy. First "Formation" Atlantic Flight. 12 giant hydroplanes set out on great adventure from Rome to Rio de Janeiro, with General Balbo, Italian Air Minister, in command."

Rome, Italy.

Shot of General / Marshal Italo Balbo with crew of planes. Shots of other fliers...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8244
Sort Number:
30/060
Time in/Out:
01:25:37:00 / 01:31:21:00
Canister:
30/60
Film ID:
755.18
Issue Date:
25/12/1930

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