Russian Air Crash

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1472

Date Released

19 Aug 1957

Date submitted

15 Aug 1957

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Story No. within this Issue

1 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Russian Air Liner Crash. DESCRIPTION: A power station chimney in Copenhagen, was the cause of the recent air-tragedy. The plane hit the chimney during a fog, causing the pilot to lose control and crash into the harbour. It was an Ilyushin airliner on regular run from Moscow to Copenhagen. The 18 passengers and 5 crew were all killed. Two Britons are thought to be among them. SHOTLIST: Wreckage being lifted out of water. Chimney which was hit by plane. General view of the factory plant by crash area. Closer same. MS people and ambulance by side of harbour. LS boat searching in the harbour. CU section of the wreckage. LS more wreckage on the quayside. CU wreckage being inspected. Panning harbour water ending on search boat.

Local distribution only

Not shown in Scotland.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Aviation; Accidents and disasters

Locations

Copenhagen

Card file number

71464

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner
Camera: Wilquin

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