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1931 USA: Right in President Hoover's private garden. 'Flying windmill' calls at White House
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1:10Now PlayingDate: 4th May 1931
Location: USA, United States, NORTH AMERICA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
U.S.: Gyro lands in Pres. Hoover's private garden to receive air pageant trophy. Washington, D.C., U.S. Air view of gyro over capital. gen. air view over lawn, gen. view of Hoover presenting trophy talks, CU. of Hoover with gyro in background. Gen. view of gyro taking off, & gen. view as it passes over Washington monument.
Sound Effects: Sound of Gyro engine. Hoover wishes them every success with their Auto Gyro.
Aviation; United States of America; Autogyro
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