Lone World Flyer Crosses Atlantic

Issue No.

215A

Date Released

17 Jul 1933

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Story No. within this Issue: 1 / 3
Summary: MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Lone World Flyer Crosses Atlantic. DESCRIPTION: Wiley Post lands in Berlin from New York after first stage of solo attempt to girdle globe in 6 days. Sub 1. Meanwhile, tragedy befalls Lithuanians on New York to Kovno hop, when only 350 miles from goal. SHOTLIST: Long shot of Wiley Post’s aircraft landing at Temple Hoph aerodrome in Berlin. Close shot of officials directing aeroplane in, and Wiley Post climbing from same. Semi close shot of Wiley Post walking with officials past camera. Aircraft brought from hangar, Wiley Post standing in group by same, climbs into cockpit of aeroplane. Long shot of plane taking off. Sub 1. Elevated shot of wreckage of the aeroplane "Lithuanica" spectators round same. Close shot of the wreck. Pan shot of the plane, soldiers help to clear away wreckage. Shot of bodies being taken away.
Keywords: Aviation; Accidents and disasters
Footage sources: Movietone
Card file number: 2488
Length of story (in feet): 290
Story extras:: Film clip

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