| THE LAST TRIBUTE the coffin of Airman Harry Hawker as it is carried down the street followed by mourners. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5220 |
| Catalog #: | 241974 | |
| Clip Number: | 241974-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 791 | |
| Timecode: | 01:08:01 - 01:08:30 | |
| Location: | Hook, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1921 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Funeral | |
| Description: | The Last Tribute. The passing of Harry Hawker - Prince of Airmen. Hook, England We see the coffin as it is carried down the street followed by the mourners. M/S of mourners filing past and paying their respects. Harry Hawker was one of the worlds pioneering aviators. In 1913 he set an endureance record of 8 hours and 20 minutes, set a new height record of 11,700 feet and then later an air speed record of 92 miles per hour. | |
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