USA Footage of the rescue mission for the crash of the Imperial Airways Cavalier, United States of America.
	Tape Master:	6393
	Catalog #:	251312
	Clip Number:	251312-1
	Orginal Film:	39/11
	Timecode:	01:06:14 - 01:07:32
	Location:	New York
	Year Shot:	1939 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	DISASTERS: Air Crashes DISASTERS: Rescues DISASTERS: Survivors LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Seaplanes
	Description:	Tragedy of Imperial Airways liner Cavalier in U.S. L/S's of the large flying boat the Imperial Airways Cavalier taking to the to the air on a large lake, New York in the United States of America. M/S of a radio operator. L/S of radio mast. The commentator says that due to engine failure the flying boat has crashed in the Atlantic. L/S of a coastguard seaplane taking-off. Several shots of the large rescue ship - an oil tanker called the 'Esso Baytown'. Good L/S's of the New York skyline as the ship comes in to dock. M/S's of the survivors being led down the ramp of the ship past waiting photographers.

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