| FIRST CIVIL AIRCRAFT FOR GERMANY A Viking aeroplane is first civil aircraft handed over to Germany | ||
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| Tape Master: | 8566 | |
| Catalog #: | 227277 | |
| Clip Number: | 227277-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 2796 B | |
| Timecode: | 01:39:52 - 01:41:38 | |
| Location: | Southend, Essex | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ECONOMICS: Trade, Exports LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Essex, Southend TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Passenger | |
| Description: | HANDING OVER FIRST CIVIL AIRCRAFT TO GERMANY Southend Airport, Essex LS of Viking aeroplane. CU of company name written on side 'Aero Express'. CU's fin and rudder. CU name 'Star of Bavaria'. LS Viking. Various shots at luncheon, including Mr Keegan (Managing director of BKS), Mr Cuming (Purchasing Manager BEA) and Mr O'Neil (Pilot of Aero Express). CU Mr Tiefenthaler accepting drink. MS luncheon table. MS Mr Tiefenthaler and Cuming handing over ship's papers, pan up to crest. Various shots of the party leaving terminal building. MS's Mr O'Neil shaking hands with Cuming and boarding. | |
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