Old Aviation (1910-1929)

Old Aviation. Various locations of events. Various shots of aeroplanes taking off as spectators watch; probably France. Men pushing early aeroplane (single-engine monoplane) across field. CU same. Crowd watching; one little girl comes running forward. Shot from just behind the aeroplane as pilot climbs in; w/ help from some other men. Several men push aeroplane from behind to start it moving; plane taxis short distance and takes off. Next; (shot from behind) another similar plane ready to leave; a man to rt. holds up a white flag to signal as this plane takes off. Next; large crowd of people and parked cars; inside a large fenced area; watching yet another plane taking off. Shot of aeroplane flying high in sky. Group of men & women stand in park for some ceremony; in city; young man in centre holds paper. Next; aviation rally; several aeroplanes (both mono and biplanes) in field. Shots of some of the planes taking off. Awards ceremony; British airmen receiving some sort of honours at unidentif