Air Race For The Kings Cup (1922)

Croydon, Greater London. Full titles: THE AIR RACE FOR THE KING S CUP F. L. Barnard in D. H. 4. A, flying at 127 for 6 hrs. 31 m. , wins thrilling race round Intertitle reads: The start and Barnard s horseshoe for L, S s of the various competitors and their planes. M, S of plane taxiing down the airfield for take off. L, S of someone passing up large horseshoe to Barnard who is sitting in the cockpit of his plane. Intertitle reads: THE BETTING WAS SPIRITED M, S of bookie collecting money from the punters. Intertitle reads: Lady Anne Saville finished Good C, U of Lady Anne Saville standing next to her plane smiling. L, S of spectators looking at large map which shows the progress of the race. L, S of planes coming to a standstill on airfield after completing the race. M, S of Barnard being carried around on the shoulders of the crowd. L, S of Barnard being presented with large trophy by race officials FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE C