TRANSPORT / INDUSTRY: Flying boat lands on the Thames (1949)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Short Solent flying boat lands on the Thames. Full Description: ENGLAND: London: AEROPLANES - BRITISH 35 ton Short “Solent“ flying boat lands on the Thames and moves up to Tower Bridge. Seen at anchorage in front of Tower of London FLYING BOATS “Short Solent“ flying boat - largest on British Commercial Service lands on Thames and moves up to Tower Bridge - which is raised to let her pass under. Seen at anchorage with Tower of London in background RIVER THAmes 35 ton, Short “Solent“ flying boat lands on Thames and moves up to Tower Bridge which is raised to allow her to pass. Finally, anchored in front of Tower of London TOWER BRIDGE Raised to allow 35 ton Short Flying boat which lands on Thames. TOWER OF LONDON 35 ton Short “Solent“ flying boat seen at anchor in front of Tower of London after landing on Thames Aviation; Sh