Memorial to Pioneers

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1567A

Date Released

18 Jun 1959

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1 / 5

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MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Memorial to Pioneers. DESCRIPTION: Mr Sean Lemass, deputy Premier of the Irish Republic, unveiled the inscription of a memorial which has been put up near Clifden in the wild Connemara country. It commemorates Alcock and Brown, the pioneers of Atlantic flight. Forty years ago, they took off from Newfoundland in a Vickers Vimy bomber. Flying without any of the modern aids, they were the first men to make a non-stop air crossing of the Atlantic. For their daring achievement, both pilots were later knighted. Now, the monument (near where they landed) is a permanent reminder of a great flying achievement. SHOTLIST: MS memorial (key). GV sea & countryside. GV ceremony. MS Mr Lemass unveils inscription. CU inscription. Slip pan - MS flash back - plane takes off from Newfoundland. Lower shot - plane flying. CU Alcock and Brown. Same and family get into car. Carrying mail bag. Same surrounded by cheering crowds. BS same. FS same. Slip pan MS memorial another angle same.

Keywords

Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Environment; Aviation; Ceremonies

Locations

Republic of Ireland

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Card file number

77455

Credits:

Commentator: Jeffrey K. Shearley
Camera: Vincent Corcoran

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