| Delta Jet Crashes | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1623 |
| Catalog #: | 354358 | |
| Clip Number: | 354358-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 029-082-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:24:30 - 00:25:20 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Air Crashes DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath DISASTERS: Survivors LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | The RAF's Delta-Wing Vulcan Bomber crashes in landing, as it completes a 26,000 mile flight, at an average speed of over 500 mph. The loss of the big bomber is a sharp set-back to Britain’s air expansion program. Establishing shot - Air to air, overhead shot of the Delta-Wing Vulcan. ML-The Delta Wing crashes and is burning profusely and as a result of the accident 4 were killed. MS - An ambulance takes one of the survivors, Air Marshall Sir Henry Broadhurst, to the hospital. CUS - Squadron leader Donald Howard walks away from the crash and escaped death by using their ejector seats. LL - Rescue and firemen with hoses in their hands putting out the fire. | |
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