2:45 via Edward Pagel

Very interesting and sad short documentary about the preparations for a record-breaking flight by Ross and Keith Smith. Good shots of close-up details for modelers.

1:20 via Edward Pagel

Short news-reel footage of the first flight, 4th July 1929 shot at Cowes, showing the launching, take-off and subsequent landing.

1:29 via Edward Pagel

First-class footage of the Perth taking off, in-flight and showing good detail of the 37mm C.O.W.  Gun that fired shells, with it actually firing. Superb!

9:25 via Edward Pagel

Our correspondent Ed Pagel does it again!! A cracking video compilation for the Empire 'boat. Make a coffee, put your feet up and just stare in amazement  at the superb newsreel footage shown here, Oh, how I wish I could have been there at the time! Ed, you are a star!

2:56 via Edward Pagel

Ed's done it again!! Part 2 features cracking close-up footage of Australian Empire 'boats including superb cockpit views. Our grateful thanks goes to Ed for his time and trouble.

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