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1931 USA: Transatlantic pilots honour Dr Kimball, meteorologist, whose weather reports guided
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May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
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1:12Now PlayingDate: 20th April 1931
Location: NEW YORK CITY, U.S.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
New York City, U.S.: Semi view of group of flyers in evening clothes pose, pan. CU. of C. Chamberlain, A. Earhart, Dr. Kimball, R. Elder & Col. J. Fitzmaurice seated, pan CU. standing of L. Yancey, C. Lindbergh & Capt. F. Courtney. Gen. view of Fitzmaurice making a speech over Radio mikes.
Sound Effects: Off-stage voice describes guests there. Fitzmaurice talks about contending with weather in Ireland & America exporting weather & that Dr. Kimball would be elected King if he came to Ireland.
Aviation; United States of America; Personalities - Intellectuals
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