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- Film ID:
- 2412.03
- Media URN:
- 76512
- Group:
- Old negatives
- Archive:
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 1920 - 1929
- Sound:
- Silent
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration:
- 00:02:25:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:09:28:00 / 01:11:53:00
- Canister:
- ON 326 C
jamied says
The footage seen here is from the "King's Cup" air race that took place on 13 and 14 July 1923.
The aircraft seen at 00:08 is a Boulton and Paul P.9, Reg. No. G-EAWS. The pilot in the craft is Squadon Leader Franks L Robinson, (Franks isn't a typo by the way).
The aircraft seen at 00:27 is a Supermarine Sea Eagle, Reg. No. G-EBFK. The pilot seen in the craft is Captain H C Biard.
The aircraft at 02:08 is a Vickers Vulcan, Reg. No. G-EBFC.
jamied says
The location of all the activity is Hendon Aerodrome.
The lady in the all-leather flying kit at 01:03 is Princess Anne of Lowenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg, (nee Lady Anne Savile).
The official holding the flag at 01:47 is well-known timekeeper of the era George Reynolds.