| R101’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY Flowers are laid at the site of the crash of the R101 airship | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5457 |
| Catalog #: | 241323 | |
| Clip Number: | 241323-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/81 | |
| Timecode: | 01.24.02 - 01.25.13 | |
| Location: | Beauvais, France. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Anniversaries DISASTERS: Air Crashes LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Misc. | |
| Description: | R101’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY Flowers are laid at the site of the crash of the R101 airship in Beauvais, France. “Beauvais. R.101’s first anniversary. Memory of her gallant dead honored in touching simple service on field where she fell.†Beauvais, France. Floral wreaths are carried at head of small procession of local dignitaries across field where the R-101 airship met its fateful end. A small crowd of people line the route. Wreaths are placed at a small memorial which is draped with French tricolor and British Union Jack flags. Representatives of the RAF (Royal Air Force) place wreaths and salute. Shots of women and children placing wreaths - possibly bereaved relatives and mourners for the R101 crew. | |
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