Sir Alan Cobham shows how he will refuel in the air during non-stop flight attempt to India (1934)

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TO INDIA IN ONE HOP Airways pioneer Sir Alan Cobham's ambitious plan. Famous skyways pioneer?

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Gen. view of plane in field. CU. Sir A. Cobham & semi view with man talking. Gen. view plane takes off. Gen. view of 2 planes in air. Intr. shot of plane of man letting out tube of petrol. Gen. view of 2 planes with refueling tube being pulled to other plane by string, plane refuels in mid-air. CU. of man signaling from Cabin. Gen. air view of planes refueling in air and hose being cast away.

Sound Effects: Sir Alan Cobham says that the reason why he is refueling in midair is because he believes a plane can carry more petrol when flying than it can take off with. Off-stage voice describes refueling in Mid-Air
Background: TO INDIA IN ONE HOP Airways pioneer Sir Alan Cobham's ambitious plan. Famous skyways pioneer shows how he will refuel in air on attempted non-stop flight.
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