Wright Brothers Flight 1900-1920

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This is part of a Pathe progress story contrasting the modern aeroplanes of the late 1920's with Wright Brothers' early planes.

CU from behind Wright plane ready to take off; it taxis on three small wheels; a few men walking or running after it. Cut to shot of another Wright plane flying at...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
77094
Sort Number:
ON 393 F
Time in/Out:
01:16:47:00 / 01:18:55:00
Canister:
ON 393 F
Film ID:
2456.12
Issue Date:
1900 - 1920

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