DEATH STALKS ’AKRON’ Two of largest airship’s landing crew perish in 200 ft fall, third ha...(1932)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Two of largest airship’s landing crew perish in 200 ft fall, third hauled to safety after two-hour struggle. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION - Their strength gone, two fall to their deaths - scenes too harrowing to show. The third man, Seaman Cowart, was rescued. long view of Akron & man hanging onto rope. Elev. shot various long & semi views of man hanging onto rope. Semi view of Seaman Cowart survivor with Officer, and CU. alone talks. Background: Two of largest airship’s landing crew perish in 200 ft fall, third hauled to safety after two-hour struggle. Their strength gone, two fall to their deaths - scenes too harrowing to show. The third man, Seaman Cowart, was rescued. Aviation; Disasters and Accidents; United States of America; Censorship FILM ID: VLVA8YBEM6ACT7C6GMD8KNKLODCFZ To license this film, visit
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