Atlantic Glider Makes Air History

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1289

Date Released

8 Jul 1943

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Sikorski Spirit Imbues Paratroops
2. 2Eden Praises Forts Crews
3. 3News Flashes - Stop Press
4. 4News Flashes - Stop Press
5. 5News Flashes - Stop Press
6. 6Atlantic Glider Makes Air History
7. 7King Confers with Allied Commanders
8. 8Trailer: "Compost Heap"

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 8

Summary

Freight glider, carrying nearly two tons of war supplies, is first motorless aircraft to cross the ocean.

Keywords

Curiosities; Aviation

Library number

13086

Length of story (in feet)

100

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