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[Arrival at Montreal of the Seaplane Mercury - Report]
Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Item number (ISN):164724Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:SOCIÉTÉ RADIO-CANADA, RADIOAccession:1983-0002Media:SoundPart:1 of 1Release date:1938-07-21Production company:Canadian Broadcasting CorporationDescription:Report of the arrival at Montreal of the seaplane "Mercury" which has just completed the first trans-Atlantic crossing from Foynes, Ireland to Montreal and New York. A commentator talks about the launch leaving the seaplane. A crowd applauds the arrival of the crew. Captain Bennett addresses the audience briefly. The navigator says that the first 10 hours of the flight were rough. The commentator speaks about the location. Captain Bennett talks about his leaving for New York if he ever gets away. There are words of welcome by Samuel J. Hungerford, President of Canadian National Railways, and J.A. Wilson, representing Canada's Department of Transport. Wilson welcomes Bennett and the co-pilot on behalf of the Dominion of Canada. He refers to plans in the coming year to establish a regular service between Canada and England. Also included are sounds of the arrival. <6mn>Language:EnglishNotes: -
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