[Film footage of Pitcairn PA-34 Autogiro and river flooding in China]

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Identifier2019-10-24_AV_003SourceThe Julius A. Barr Photograph Albums and Films (2019-10-24)CreatorBarr, Julius A., 1905-1940DescriptionFilm footage of a Pitcairn PA-34 Autogiro and river flooding in China, circa 1930s. The first segment, which takes place at a grass airfield, features scenes of a PA-34 Autogiro as it takes off, flies over the field, and lands. A Ford 5-AT-D Tri-Motor aircraft is also briefly shown at 00:02:00. The next segment, beginning at 00:02:20, consists of 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.

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

Label on container: "Autogyro, Ford, flood"Creation Datecirca 1930sSubjectFloodsAutogirosPitcairn XOP-2 (PA-34) AutogiroFord 5-AT-D Tri-MotorPlaceChinaExtent1 film reel (4 min., 3 sec.) : silent, black and white ; 16 mmOriginal Format16mm (photographic film size)Bibliographic CitationThe Julius A. Barr Photograph Albums and Films/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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[Film footage of Pitcairn PA-34 Autogiro and river flooding in China]