| “THEY DO START EARLY IN AMERICA!” A 12 year old boy takes his first solo flight | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5443 |
| Catalog #: | 52747 | |
| Clip Number: | 52747-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/13 | |
| Timecode: | 01.05.10 - 01.06.42 | |
| Location: | USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/CHILDREN: Skills AGE GROUP/CHILDREN: Working LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Record Flights | |
| Description: | “They do start early in America! 12 year-old-boy Joseph Sheehan is surely world’s youngest pilot.” United States of America (USA). Young Joseph Sheehan stands on the wing of his biplane - he appears to be putting in a platform to lift him up in the cockpit. He is talking to a man standing by the plane, they are discussing the famous American aviator Charles Lindbergh (Lindburg, Lindberg, Lindburgh). Joe climbs into the cockpit. A helper turns over the propellor and the plane starts up. Shots of the plane as it takes off and lands - all apparently solo flying by the 12 year old boy - the landing is a bit bouncy. CU of Young Joe in the cockpit talking to the camera. | |
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