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1955 UK: AVIATION: THE 'FLYING MATTRESS':
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1:09Now PlayingDate: 22nd August 1955
Location: Waltham
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
AVIATION: THE 'FLYING MATTRESS':
AEROPLANES (ENGLISH) "Flying Mattress" two seater, wings are inflated, with pusher type propellor takes off at White Waltham, Berkshire
BERKSHIRE. At White Waltham the "Flying Mattress" two seater plane takes off...aerial shots.
"FLYING MATTRESS" Two seater plane, wings are inflated, with pusher type propeller...takes off at White Waltham, Berkshire
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