Sky Petrol Stations ... Soon? 1930

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Full title reads: "Berlin. Sky petrol stations soon? German aeroplanes are being regularly refuelled in mid-air over Germany's capital."

Berlin, Germany.

A German speaking pilot explains how the mid-air refuelling system works. He shows the pipe through which the fuel flows.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8667
Sort Number:
30/056
Time in/Out:
01:18:24:00 / 01:19:32:00
Canister:
30/56
Film ID:
761.11
Issue Date:
11/12/1930

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