Recherche dans la collection - [The Hawker Hart Light Bomber]

NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA / OFFICE NATIONAL DU FILM DU CANADA: STOCK SHOTS

1977-0205

Film

1 of 1

1930/1939 ?

Sequences on parade and flag raising ceremony in front of a hangar at a British airfield. A mechanic is seen working on engine in hangar, Hart biplanes is shown being rolled out, and pilots dressed in white flying suits are seen walking to their planes. Footage of one pilot and the cameraman each in his cockpit, exchanging a few words regarding flying weather, starting engine and taxiing off. Planes are shown taking off in squadron strength with several air to air views, from field, etc. At one point, the camera catches a trio of Boulton Paul "Pverstramd" bombers on the field, the first aircraft to boast of a fully enclosed, power operated gun turret. The Harts land and park in precise line abreast, then taxi away. The tail end of a ceremony is seen from inside hangar as doors close slowly.

English

Libre

GAD 0FD579

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