Towed Gliding From Race Track (1931)

Full title reads: “Brooklands. Towed gliding from race track. Mr. Lowe-Wylde, holder of first glider pilot’s licence, provides thrills a’plenty for holidaymakers!“ Brooklands, Surrey. Mr Lowe Wylde climbs into the cockpit of his glider. The aircraft is towed along the track at Brooklands, Crowds are gathered to watch. The glider is towed by a motorcar along the track and then takes off. Various shots of glider flying above the track. The glider comes down to land, flying low under a bridge on the track. CU of damage on the end of the wing - presumably where it hit the bridge. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News B