New American Fighter Plane Tested in US

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

39/14

Date Released

16 Feb 1939

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Tragedy of Spain
2. 2Surf Boat Thrills
3. 3Princess Royal Attends Dedication Ceremony at Sheffield Cathedral
4. 4Wedding of Miss Ann De Trafford
5. 5New American Fighter Plane Tested in US
6. 6Fishermen’s Sunday Anniversary at Bridlington
7. 7Attack on World’s Car Speed Record in Germany
8. 8Nice Carnival
9. 9Statue of Jimmy Guthrie Unveiled at Hawick
10. 10Milan Motor Cycle Trials

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 10

Summary

Test pilot Lloyd Child achieves fastest time by man in new fighter plane at a speed of 575 miles per hour.

Keywords

Aviation; Military

Length of story (in feet)

63

Story extras:

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Notes

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