Through the Sound Barrier

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1214

Date Released

8 Sep 1952

Date Other

Sep 1952

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Royal Visitors to Braemar Gathering
2. 2TUC New Chairman
3. 3Film News Items: Tito Officers’ Visit
4. 4Film News Items: Export Houses
5. 5Film News Items: Blackpool Lights
6. 6Crusader’s Trial
7. 7Through the Sound Barrier
8. *Welsh Swimming Championships

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue

7 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Through the Sound Barrier. DESCRIPTION: The De Havilland 110 fighter, piloted by John Derry, gave a demonstration of crashing through the sound barrier over Farnborough. SHOTLIST: Cut story - Plane in front of hangars, takes off. Various shots DH 110 going through sound barrier. Flying fast. Diving etc. John Derry & Tony Richards speak at mike before taking off.

Keywords

Displays; Aviation; Military; Exhibitions and shows

Locations

England; Farnborough

Card file number

57775

Credits:

Commentator

Lionel James Gamlin

Length of story (in feet)

101

Story extras:

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