• Short Summary

    Mr Charles Gardner wins the King's Cup air race.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "KING'S CUP AIR RACE".

    Unknown location.

    Plane in flight - this is Percival Mew Gull plane with pilot Charles Gardner who wins this year's King's Cup air race. Plane landing on the airfield filled with crowds. Mr Gardner on shoulders of several men - crowds cheering. Mr Gardner receives Cup from Air Minister Lord Swinton. Close up shot of the Cup. Crowd applauding. Close up shot of Mr Gardner with the Cup. He also receives a prize money. Mr Gardner with Cup in his hands talking - natural sound. He seems confused and mentions the loss of two pilots lives during the race.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    933.42
    Media URN:
    13820
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    13/09/1937
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:14:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:38:40:00 / 01:39:54:00
    Canister:
    37/73

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