George Robey Flies A De Havilland Aircraft 1920-1929

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George Robey Flies a De Havilland Aircraft.

British comedian / entertainer George Robey goes for a ride in a De Havilland biplane-for-hire. Robey and the pilot looking at the plane and chatting, strapping on their caps; climbing into airplane. On the side of the plane are the words 'De Havilland...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
70310
Sort Number:
ON 291 D
Time in/Out:
01:34:05:00 / 01:36:41:00
Canister:
ON 291 D
Film ID:
2386.11
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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  • The plane is a de Havilland DH9C, Reg. No. G-EBAW.

    jamied 5th May 2012
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  • Reducing this clip's current date range, the aircraft seen here wasn't registered until January 1922, and it's registration was then cancelled in September 1923.

    The date range, then, can safely be altered to 1922-23.

    jamied 22nd Jun 2012
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