Britain Is Supreme In The Air Machine And Man (1931)

Full title reads: Hanworth. Britain is supreme in the Air Machine and Man Hats off to Bert Hinkler, home again after shattering all sorts of records, including first flight across Atlantic in a light puss moth. Hanworth Aerodrome, London. Captain Hinkler s small plane taxies across the airfield. A crowd gather around the plane as comes to a halt. He is carried shoulder high to a podium where he is kissed by a waiting woman perhaps his wife. An unidentified man makes a speech of welcome to the record breaking pilot. Hinkler then makes a speech of thanks. He is particular in giving praise to Lord Wakefield, a benefactor to the flight. Shots of Hinkler standing in front of a large map showing his flight path across the South Atlantic. MS of him as he explains his route. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIR