| A VERY NEAR THING A. H. C. Rowson has lucky escape when his autogiro turns over in a sudden gust of wind as he comes in to land. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5412 |
| Catalog #: | 185297 | |
| Clip Number: | 185297-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1645 | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:24 - 01:43:10 | |
| Location: | Devon | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Air Crashes LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Devon TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Gyro (auto-gyro, giro) | |
| Description: | A very near thing. Mr A. H. C. Rowson has miraculous escape as gust of wind overturns his autogiro in landing, after successful flight at Haldon aerodrome. Devon M/S as the autogiro comes down towards the ground and hovers unsteadily. M/S as the gust of wind pulls it backwards, it turns over several times. M/S of people stood around it. M/S of Rowson looking stunned. | |
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