Royal Air Force Display at Hendon

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

56

Date Released

30 Jun 1930

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Second Test Match at Lord’s
2. 2Northumberland Plate at Newcastle
3. 3London’s Welcome to Japanese Prince
4. 4New March Presented to Famous Regiment
5. 5Royal Air Force Display at Hendon

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 5

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: RAF Display at Hendon. DESCRIPTION: RAF Display of 1930. Culmination of year’s training results in a marvellous show of skill and daring. SHOTLIST: Elevated shot of crowds and car park. Airplanes flying in formation includes an Autogyro. Crowds watching the sky. Aircraft in air with parachutes dropping from same. Five aircraft looping in formation. Ground shot of mock destruction of enemy position. Aircraft fly low over same. Smoke pouring from enemy. Enemies wave white flag and surrender. Air pirates being captured.

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Music and dance; Entertainment and leisure; Aviation; Stunts; Military; Exhibitions and shows

Footage sources

British Movietone News

Card file number

747

Length of story (in feet)

159

Story extras:

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