Lindbergh’s Epic Flight (1927)

According to paperwork this is a better quality copy of items , , . . The 1927 Lindbergh footage is in quite a muddle so best to view all material for best shots. Item title reads - Lindbergh’s epic flight. Dramatic pictures of the start clearly show how coolly and calmly ’The Flying Fool’ flew off on his great adventure. L/S as Charles Lindbergh’s aeroplane is towed along backwards by a truck. M/S’s as fuel is poured in the top while people stand around. L/S of huge crowds rushing along illuminated by spotlights. Intertitle - ’A great welcome awaited the gallant airman on arrival at Croydon.’ L/S as his aeroplane ’The Spirit of St. Louis’ comes in to land and taxis along the ground. M/S of people walking along towards the aeroplane. M/S as Charles walks out of building and up a ladder to the balcony. L/S of the huge crowds cheering him. L/S of several aeroplanes flying in, M/S of his aeroplane flying overhead. M/S as it comes in to land and taxis, crowds of peo
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