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1930 Aquaplane pilot attempts Channel crossing
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April 29, 2026
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as posted by the channelDate: 1st January 1930
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Sidney the Super Surf-Rider
ENGLAND: Kent: Dover:
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Aquaplane board carried down to water's edge
Sidney Walker posing for camera in bathing costume
Walker on aquaplane board being pulled out to sea by boat
Crowds on beach
Various of Walker aquaplaning
Walker on aquaplane as seen from back of boat
Water sports; water skiing
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Sidney Walker
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