| WHAT WAS THE CAUSE British air ministry experts investigate the crash site of the R-101 airship. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5432 |
| Catalog #: | 243368 | |
| Clip Number: | 243368-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 30/38 | |
| Timecode: | 01.23.10 - 01.24.31 | |
| Location: | Beauvais, France | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Air Crashes LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Airship (Dirigible), Blimp | |
| Description: | WHAT WAS THE CAUSE Air Chief Marshal Sir John Salmond and Air Ministry experts flew immediately to the scene.” Beauvais, France. Air Chief Marshal Sir John Salmond and other British officials walk around the wreckage of the crashed R 101 airship (blimp) at the crash site. They closely inspect parts of the R101 dirigible. Two French soldiers hold up the remains of the British Royal Air Force pennant that was flying from the R-101. Closer shots of Sir John talking to British and French officials. | |
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