Aviation’s Latest Wonder (1933)

Full title reads: “America. Aviation’s latest wonder. First steam engined aeroplane - which can also reverse - marks new step forward in conquest of the air!“ Oakland, California, United States of America (USA). A steam powered plane takes off from an airfield. Shots of the plane as it flies overhead. The plane comes down to land and stops quickly by reversing its engine - something most planes of the time couldn’t do. The plane comes closer to the camera. Shots of the Besler Brothers (George and William) who designed the plane. CU of steam engine in aeroplane. CU of propellor being switched into reverse. Side view of plane on plane. The plane moves forward on the runway and quickly reverses its direction. 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 hi