Last Hours of Flying Enterprise

Issue No.

2178

Date Released

14 Jan 1952

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue: 1 / 1
Summary: Graphic pictures taken by Paramount cameramen from airplanes and chartered tugs make dramatic record of tragic end of Flying Enterprise. Captain Carlsen’s own story: Hail to a hero After thirteen days, first alone, then with Kenneth Dancy, aboard stricken vessel, Captain Carlsen lands at Falmouth. Mayor leads civic reception and big crowds give heroic sailor a great welcome.
Local distribution only: British Paramount News Special
Keywords: Ships and boats; Ceremonies; Local government; Accidents and disasters; Newsreels
Library number: 20081
Length of story (in feet): 745

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