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1934 ENGLAND / TRANSPORT: New airmail link with Australia
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May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
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1:30Now PlayingDate: 10th December 1934
Location: CROYDON, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: NEW AIRMAIL FOR EMPIRE Direct links with Australia. Two tons of mail soar skywards as Air Minister gives good send-off to new postal service.
ENGLAND: Croydon: Gen. view of crowd in Hangar. Semi view and cu. of Lord Londonderry talking. Top view, semi view and cu. of Post Master, Sir Kingsley Wood stamping letters. Long view of the plane Hengist being pulled out of hangar. Semi view of Hengist out of Hangar. Long view pan. Hengist taking off 2 semi air views and long air view of Hengist on way to Australia.
Sound Effects: Lord Londonderry Inaugurates service and mentions Xmas Mail being sent. Off-stage voice describes Sir Kingsley Wood representing the Post Office & stamping letters. Off-stage voice talks about the Hengist. Loud noise of plane taking off.
Aviation; British Empire; Communications; Lord Londonderry; Personalities - Politicians; Great Britain
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