An Australian Airliner crash lands after an eagle hit it in the air.
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Short Summary
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Description
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Data
- Film ID:
- 1043.03
- Media URN:
- 20737
- Group:
- Pathe newsreels
- Archive:
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 25/04/1940
- Sound:
- Sound
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration:
- 00:00:38:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:02:25:00 / 01:03:03:00
- Canister:
- 40/34
Unknown user says
The incident featured here took place on 8 February 1940.
Plane involved was a Douglas DC-2-185, Registration Number VH-USY, named "Bungana".
The hero pilot was Captain Norman Croucher. The air hostess featured at the end of the clip is Mavis Matters.
Unknown user says
Impressive information - Where did you find out their names jamied?