[River flooding in China, circa 1930s]

Title

[River flooding in China, circa 1930s]

Description

Film footage of river flooding in China, circa 1930s. The footage begins with aerial views filmed from an unidentified aircraft, likely piloted by Julius A. Barr, showing areas impacted by severe flooding of the Yangtze River and other waterways. Scenes depict partially submerged buildings and landscapes, including a flooded Texaco facility in Hankou. The next segment, beginning at 00:01:32, shows a Waco MNF aircraft (tail number NC11246) taking off and landing. The footage then transitions to on-the-ground views of flood scenes, showing flooded villages and people taking refuge on roofs and in temporary shelters.

The footage is in black-and-white and is silent.

Label on container: "Flood. (Stand. Oil), Waco, rescue flood."

Date

1930s circa

Coverage

Extent

1 film reel (4 min., 3 sec.) : silent, black and white ; 16 mm

Rights

Bibliographic Citation

The Julius A. Barr Photograph Albums and Films/The Museum of Flight

Identifier

2019-10-24_AV_002_01