| ATLANTIC HERO BURIED (aka FUNERAL OF SIR JOHN ALCOCK - MANCHESTER) Funeral in Manchester of the great aviator Sir John Alcock. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5202 |
| Catalog #: | 497166 | |
| Clip Number: | 497166-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 629 | |
| Timecode: | 01:27:26 - 01:28:30 | |
| Location: | Manchester, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Manchester | |
| Description: | ATLANTIC HERO BURIED. Funeral of Sir John Alcock, the unfortunate victim of a flying accident in France. Manchester, England MS Funeral procession with Air Force officers bearing the coffin. M/S A very picturesque setting for a very sombre occasion, soldiers march in single file along path, guns tucked under their left arm. On either side is short grass with various trees in the background, a church spire can just be seen. A superior official possibly a General walks behind. As the procession moves along we can see two clergymen, followed by the pallbearers. The coffin has the union flag draped over the top, another official walks from left to right with a salute in the direction of the pallbearers. As the procession marches off screen we can see a crowd of onlookers dressed in black. MS R.F.C. personnel laying large wreath on ground. M/S A group of soldiers carrying a large floral wreath slowly bend down and lower it to the ground (presumably close to Alcock's grave) between two trees, the soldiers stand upright and move off to the left. C/U onlookers can be seen in the background just behind a large headstone. In the foreground two superior officials hold up the floral wreath for the camera. CU wreath which is a propellor surmounted with flowers. Surely a fitting tribute to one of the great pioneering aviators. | |
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