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1929 Glider, towed by plane, makes record hop
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April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
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0:43Now PlayingDate: 1st January 1929
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Hitch your glider to...an aeroplane
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Pilot getting into cockpit of small aircraft, glider being attached to plane with rope / Plane taking off / AIR TO AIR shots from plane showing glider behind
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