| COVENTRY - SPIRE BY COPTER RAF Belvedere helicopter lifts spire into position on new Coventry cathedral. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5904 | |
| Catalog #: | 161897 | |
| Clip Number: | 161897-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 62/35 | |
| Timecode: | 01:40:43 - 01:42:10 | |
| Location: | Coventry, West Midlands, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Religious, Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England MILITARY: Air Force, British (RAF) TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Helicopters TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Military | |
| Description: | COVENTRY - SPIRE BY COPTER RAF Belvedere helicopter lifts spire into position on new Coventry cathedral. Coventry, West Midlands, England. L/S RAF Belvedere Helicopter being prepared on the ground alongside new Coventry Cathedral. M/S Squadron Leader Dowling and Flight Lt. Salt attaching nylon cord to the helicopter. Pan up showing 80 foot bronze latticed spire which the helicopter will place on roof of cathedral. L/S helicopter taking off. C/U radio controller on ground who is in contact with the pilot. Various shots hovering helicopter carrying spire beneath. C/U two Royal Air Force officers watching operation. More shots helicopter carrying spire. C/U flying officer James Martin leaning out of the side of the helicopter. The helicopter moves slowly above the roof of the cathedral. Various shots spire being maneuvered into position by helicopter, helped team of men on roof. M/S crowds behind barrier watching. L/S cathedral. | |
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