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1948 London to Paris flight sets new record for Channel crossing
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0:32Now PlayingDate: 29th July 1948
Location: Unspecified
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London: Heathrow Airport:
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AEROPLANES - ENGLISH COMMERCIAL Vickers-Viking plane breaks the record for Channel crossing.- did outward journey in 34 minutes. Seen on ground with burst tyre the only mishap - on anniversary of the first Bleriot crossing
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