Seaplane 1920-1929

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Seaplane. Location of events unknown.

Aviation. 1920s seaplane. Plane slowly sliding into water. Pan on seaplane as it accelerates; then takes off; quickly heads upward. Next;2 different scenes of seaplane landing; 2nd time very near camera. CU 2 men (pilot & mechanic?) pose by the plane.

Data

Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
76646
Sort Number:
ON 339 I
Time in/Out:
01:45:34:00 / 01:48:33:00
Canister:
ON 339 I
Film ID:
2420.19
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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