| "A NEAR THING" An RAF biplane makes a forced landing in Hyde Park after flying low over Buckingham Palace. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5510 |
| Catalog #: | 250312 | |
| Clip Number: | 250312-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 33/100 | |
| Timecode: | 01:52:25 - 01:53:27 | |
| Location: | London, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1933 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Air Crashes LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London MILITARY: Air Force, British (RAF) TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Military | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "London. 'A Near Thing' R.A.F. plane skims Buckingham Palace roof to make forced landing in Hyde Park." London. Various shots of an RAF (Royal Air Force) biplane of 41 squadron landed in Hyde Park. Crowds of people have gathered round to inspect the aircraft. The pilot, F G L Smith, and other RAF personnel stand around the plane. Parts of the plane are pulled off and checked over by mechanics. | |
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