Air Race For The King’s Cup (1922)

Croydon, Greater London. Full titles: “THE AIR RACE FOR THE KING’S CUP - F. L. Barnard in D.H. 4.A, flying at 127 . for 6 hrs. 31 m., wins thrilling race round Britain.“ Intertitle reads: “The start - and Barnard’s horseshoe for luck.“ L/S’s of the various competitors and their planes. M/S of plane taxiing down the airfield for take off. L/S of someone passing up large horseshoe to Barnard who is sitting in the cockpit of his plane. Intertitle reads: “THE BETTING WAS SPIRITED!“ M/S of bookie collecting money from the punters. Intertitle reads: “Lady Anne Saville finished sixth.“ Good C/U of Lady Anne Saville standing next to her plane smiling. L/S of spectators looking at large map which shows the progress of the race. L/S of planes coming to a standstill on airfield after completing the race. M/S of Barnard being carried around on the shoulders of the crowd. L/S of Barnard being presented with large trophy by race officials FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE C