1938 New U.S. observation plane with advanced technological features
April 22, 2026
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0:32Now Playing1938 New U.S. observation plane with advanced technological features
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as posted by the channelDate: 15th September 1938
Location: USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Something New in the Progress of the Air
USA: Unknown:
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Footage of new observation planes covered with bullet proof glass and retractable wheels.
AEROPLANES, American Army's Glass topped plane takes the air.
Aviation; United States of America
North American O-47, observation, recon, monoplane, low wing, photography, photograph, photographic, film, pilot, crew, aviation, plane, aircraft, airplane, warplane
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