War Epic of the Air

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

39/76

Date Released

28 Sep 1939

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1War Epic of the Air
2. 2Czech Troops in Paris
3. 3Removing Art Treasures from Paris
4. 4Davis Cup Tennis in US
5. 5The King Visits the RAF
6. 6Belgian Colours Wave Again
7. 7Concert for the Troops in London

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 7

Summary

Reconstruction of the rescue of the crew of the steamer "Kensington Court" by two RAF Flying Boats, after being sunk by a German submarine. Interview with the captain of the steamer.

Keywords

Ships and boats; Aviation; Military

Length of story (in feet)

125

Story extras:

Film clip

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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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