• Short Summary

    USA: Transatlantic pilots honour Dr Kimball, meteorologist, whose weather reports guided them on 3,500 mile 'hop'

  • Description

    New York City, U.S.: Semi view of group of flyers in evening clothes pose, pan. CU. of C. Chamberlain, A. Earhart, Dr. Kimball, R. Elder & Col. J. Fitzmaurice seated, pan CU. standing of L. Yancey, C. Lindbergh & Capt. F. Courtney. Gen. view of Fitzmaurice making a speech over Radio mikes.

    Sound Effects: Off-stage voice describes guests there. Fitzmaurice talks about contending with weather in Ireland & America exporting weather & that Dr. Kimball would be elected King if he came to Ireland.

    Aviation; United States of America; Personalities - Intellectuals
    Background: USA: Transatlantic pilots honour Dr Kimball, meteorologist, whose weather reports guided them on 3,500 mile 'hop'

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    VLVAFUHPM3RW6DEID57FOWT8Z7O9
    Media URN:
    VLVAFUHPM3RW6DEID57FOWT8Z7O9
    Group:
    Reuters - British Paramount Newsreel
    Archive:
    Reuters
    Issue Date:
    20/04/1931
    Sound:
    Unknown
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:12:00
    Time in/Out:
    /
    Canister:
    N/A

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