Giant Flying Boat in Pool of London

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1040
Date Released
9 May 1949
Date submitted
6 May 1949
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Berlin Canal Incident
  2. 2Shanghai Sorrow and Suspense
  3. 3Bif Attracts Buyers
  4. 4Giant Flying Boat in Pool of London
  5. 5Council of Europe Formed
  6. 6Army Celebrates VE Anniversary

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 6
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Giant Flying Plane on the Thames. DESCRIPTION: A giant flying boat lands on the Thames and taxies up to the Pool of London, passing under Tower Bridge. It was open to the public for several days. SHOTLIST: KS. Aerial shot flying boat in flight. Aerial shot of Thames. Ground shot flying boat landing on river. Aerial shot of same & taxiing. Interior - pilot looks round at camera. Ground shot - Tower Bridge opening & open. Flying boat passes through. Aerial shot Tower Bridge. Several shots flying boat on river with Tower of London in background. BOAC "Speedbird".
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Aviation
Locations
London; River Thames
Footage sources
Paramount Rota
Card file number
51912
Credits:
Camera
David W. Samuelson
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Camera
Martin Gray
Length of story (in feet)
98
Story extras:
Film clip

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