| COPTER FOR PLANE FIRES Demonstration of how a helicopter can be used to assist rescuers of burning planes. Luton. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5831 |
| Catalog #: | 17984 | |
| Clip Number: | 17984-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 60/36 | |
| Timecode: | 01:28:17 - 01:29:25 | |
| Location: | Bedfordshire | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Fires DISASTERS: Rescues FIREFIGHTING: Equipment LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Bedfordshire TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Helicopters | |
| Description: | Copter for 'plane fires. Luton airport, Bedfordshire. M/S dummy airplane burning. M/S officials and press watching the demonstration. M/S plane on fire. M/S rescue helicopter flying to burning plane, the rescue team get out beside the plane and run towards it to rescue pilot. M/S as the helicopter rises and creates down draught with its rotor blades to fan flames away. C/U rescue team opening cockpit, which is still burning fiercely. | |
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