RAF 39th Squadron, Spittlegate Accession Number: F02265

Description

The 39th Squadron RAF Spittlegate, Grantham Lincolnshire. No. 39 Sqn RAF was based at here from February 1923 to January 1928. A view of the aerodrome from the air. The first working parade and flights being marched off to the sheds.The Squadrons DH-9A aircraft. Ground crew putting on overalls. Towing the the DH-9As for flight. A Hucks Starter in action. Ground crew remove wheel chocks. The Squadron takes off in formation. Squadron flying in 'V' formation. Squadron at bombing practice.

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Accession Number
F02265
Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
1920s
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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