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1935 British Flying Flea crosses the English Channel in 35 minutes
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0:32Now PlayingDate: 9th December 1935
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: English Channel:
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