The Aerial Derby (1922)

GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit 1923 Aerial Derby at Croydon Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: The Aerial Derby ENGLAND: London: Croydon: Croydon Aerodrome: EXT Scenes at Croydon of this event, which was won for the 2nd year running by Mr. J.H. James. GV shots bi-planes taking off - identification G-EAVP no. 2 and G-EATS no 8. GV pan along parked vehicles and crowd standing by airfield. CU scoreboard - it lists pilots Hinkler, Carter, Raynham, Butler, Tait Cox, Perry, Stooken, Haig and James. On the top axis it spells out the route - Croydon, Brooklands Brentford, , Brooklands etc. Arrow of no. 3 plane is moved along board. GV bi-plane (6-EAVP (?) no 6?) flies low over airfield. MV pilot in plane. SV pilot (???) collecting cup from prizegiving table. GV pan along parked vehicles and crowd by airfield. (2 shots). SV pilot (J.H. James?) collecting cup from prizegivi