Self-Catapulting Autogyro

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

41/22

Date Released

17 Mar 1941

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1An Island Fortress
2. 2Thrills on the Ice
3. 3Free-French Admiral Takes the Salute
4. 4Tin Hats for All
5. 5Their Majesties in Scotland - Including Damage to Buckingham Palace
6. 6Made in Britain
7. *Self-Catapulting Autogyro
8. *Freighter Capsizes
9. *Modern Light Brigade
10. *Silver Skates Carnival

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Summary

A new type of autogyro warms up for its trials. It’s a self-catapulting machine and can take off almost vertically. Experts are impressed with its possibilities as a spotter for artillery.

Local distribution only

Dublin release only

Keywords

Aviation; Inventions and discoveries

Locations

District of Columbia; Bonham Field

Length of story (in feet)

71

Story extras:

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Name

British Pathe Ltd

Email

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Web

https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

Address

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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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