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The "Aquitania" of the Air

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
1190
Date Released
18 May 1925
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Thanks - Mr Clerk of the Weather
  2. 2First of Great Agricultural Shows
  3. 3Summer Angling Season
  4. 4The Flying Finn
  5. 5Germany’s Soldier Republican President
  6. 6The "Aquitania" of the Air
  7. 7Royal Wembley in Royal Weather

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Summary
Successful trial of the Fairey Freemantle - largest seaplane in the world. She weighs 6 tons -- can make non-stop flight of 1,200 miles at speed of 100 miles per hour and has sleeping accommodation for 6 persons.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Aviation
Locations
Hamble; Hampshire
Story extras:
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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