Test flight of an early type of helicopter.
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Short Summary
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Description
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Data
- Film ID:
- 502.24
- Media URN:
- 25822
- Group:
- Pathe newsreels
- Archive:
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 17/06/1926
- Sound:
- sound
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration:
- 00:01:56:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:52:39:00 / 01:54:35:00
- Canister:
- G 1303
Unknown user says
The aircraft seen here is a Cierva C8L Mk II autogiro, Reg. No. G-EBYY.
It should be noted that the Registration Number, shown down the side of the craft, is the wrong way round, which tells me that the film is back-to-front.
The craft is being piloted by its inventor, Juan de la Cierva.
Unknown user says
Thanks very much indeed. Some valuable information. We've updated the description of our clip.