1951 Commander Beaumont prepares for record Atlantic crossing
April 22, 2026
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1:12Now Playing1951 Commander Beaumont prepares for record Atlantic crossing
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as posted by the channelDate: 31st August 1951
Location: Ireland
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: Record Atlantic Flight
IRELAND: Aldergrove:
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. etc Canberra takes off from Ireland for record flight to U.S. flown by W/Commander Beaumont and navigator.. shots of preparations.. taxi-ing. engines sealed. takes off
CANBERRA English Electric Canberra prepares to cross Atlantic from Ireland in the establishment of another record..shots of plane and crew of Wing Commander Beaumont and navigator..engines are the sealed and plane taxis to take off.. shots
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