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1931 USA: Blimp tows surf-board rider. Pulled along from above, daring 'surfer' gives thrilling
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May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
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1:16Now PlayingDate: 23rd April 1931
Location: SAN FRAN., CALIF., U.S.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
San Fran., Calif., U.S.: Semi shot of rider talks to pilot of blimp, back shot of blimp tows rider thru water, semi cu. rider talks thru tube to blimp, air view from blimp of man in water, slight tilt down from name on blimp to man in bg. & CU. of rider standing on his head while towed. Gen. view man o board approaches ship in harbor, close view & air view from blimp of man going around ship & gen. view falls off board into water.
Sound Effects: Rider gives orders to pilot, loud motor noise of blimp in air & yelling of rider.
Sport; United States of America; Aviation; surfing
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