Lindbergh Departs (1927)

According to paperwork this is a duplicate of items and - this version is probably best quality. 1927 Lindbergh material is in quite a muddle so best to view everything to find best shots. Item title reads - Lindbergh departs on . cruiser “Memphis“ for home - where greatest welcome ever accorded a returning hero, awaits him. Cherbourg, France. L/S as Charles Lindbergh’s aeroplane flies overhead and comes in to land on the airfield. M/S of gendarmes clearing the crowds as he walks through followed by lots of people. M/S as his drives along in cavalcade past crowds and stops at Embassy (?) with American and French flags outside. Intertitle - ’his non-stop record of 3,610 miles in 34 hours, was quickly eclipsed by Mr Chamberlin’s 3,905 in 42 3/4 hours, who was however accompanied by a passenger Mr C.A. Levine. M/S of Chamberlin stood in front of his aeroplane. M/S as propellor is started and chocks taken away. M/S of Chamberlin in aeroplane, he turns and waves. M/S as th
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