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M 1761 Transatlantic Flight By Chopper

M 1761 Transatlantic Flight By Chopper
Clip: 425938_1_1
Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1761
Original Film: 040-046-02
HD: N/A
Location: Paris, France
Timecode: -

At the Paris Air Show, two "firsts": Two U.S. Air Force helicopters make the first non-stop transatlantic flight for a "chopper". The gigantic Douglas DC-8-61, world's largest jetliner, makes its first European appearance. It can carry 251 passengers! Establishing shot - Helicopter making aviation history at Le Bourget Airport, flying a transatlantic non stop flight. CU - Helicopter pilot being interviewed by the media. CU - Pilot holding a bouquet of flowers. MS - Flight crew standing in front of the helicopter. MS - A front view of the world's largest jet-liner. CU - Jet engine. MS - Side view of the Douglas DC-9-61. MS - VIP passengers disembarking from the jet-liner.