The Vulcan Crashes

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1426A

Date Released

4 Oct 1956

Date submitted

1 Oct 1956

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Vulcan Crashes
2. 2Bolshoi Ballet Here
3. 3Cyprus - Curfew
4. 4Cassino Remembrance
5. 5Labour Party Meets
6. 6The Princess in Mauritius

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: The Vulcan Crash. DESCRIPTION: It was the first Vulcan to fly to Australia and, on its journey out, the big Delta Jet bomber had set several records. On its 26,000 mile tour of Australia and New Zealand, the Vulcan made its impressive arrival at Richmond Air Station on Air Force Day. Then at the very moment of arrival home, disaster. Immediately after the crash and the explosion, police put a cordon round the area as flame and smoke enveloped the ill fated aircraft. It was soon reported that Air Marshal Sir Harry Broadhurst and the Vulcan’s Captain, Squadron Leader Howard had escaped. SHOTLIST: Library Material - Vulcan in Australia. Marchpast in Australia. Vulcan flying. Crash scenes - various shots of burning wreckage strewn over the airport.

Keywords

Aviation; Accidents and disasters

Locations

London Heathrow Airport

Card file number

68413

Credits:

Camera

Ken Taylor

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Camera

Robert Turner

Length of story (in feet)

99

Story extras:

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