Tragedy Most Profound 1930

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Full title reads: "Cardington. Tragedy most profound. Pathetic interest attached to these exclusive pictures taken of the ill-fated R-101 just before she left on what was to be her last journey."

Cardington, Bedfordshire.

Shot of the airship R 101 attached to mooring mast. Shots of...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
7821
Sort Number:
30/037
Time in/Out:
01:07:51:00 / 01:09:36:00
Canister:
30/37
Film ID:
745.06
Issue Date:
06/10/1930

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  • "Sir Sefton Branker" should read Sefton Brancker.

    The tragedy occurred on 5 October 1930.

    jamied 28th Jun 2012

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