Trans-Atlantic Clipper Mail Service Inaugurated

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

39/44

Date Released

1 Jun 1939

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1US Submarine Disaster
2. 2French Warships Visit England
3. 3Their Majesties Tour Continued ... Ottawa
4. 4Jewish Protest Parade in Palestine
5. 5Falling Wireless Masts at Caernarvon
6. 6New Motorboat Slipway at Ripon
7. 7Cycle Meet at Durham
8. 8Soap Box Derby
9. 9Cuba Celebrates Anniversary of Her Independence
10. 10Trans-Atlantic Clipper Mail Service Inaugurated
11. 11New Paint for Blackpool Tower

Story

Story No. within this Issue

10 / 11

Summary

On the 12th anniversary of Lindbergh’s historic flight, a regular schedule trans-Atlantic air mail goes into service. The trans-Atlantic Clipper takes off from Port Washington heading for the Azores and Marseilles.

Keywords

Commemorations; Aviation; Celebrations and festivals

Length of story (in feet)

83

Story extras:

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