The “Air Postman“ Arrives! (1930-1931)

Full title reads: “Croydon. The ’Air Postman’ arrives. Air-Commodore Kingsford Smith comes with the Australian Xmas Mail - only few days outside the light plane record.“ Croydon, Greater London. Fairly large monoplane - named Southern Star - comes across airfield. A small crowd have gathered round to greet the crew. Famous aviator / pilot Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith poses in aeroplane’s doorway with mail sack. He appears to be answering questions. Shots of Kingsford Smith with mailbags outside plane. The Christmas Post from Australia which the plane was carrying is wheeled away. More shots of the pilot and the post as he is cheered. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items