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Hendon of the North

Blackpool goes plane crazy

Non-Fiction 1928 1 mins Silent

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Overview

Plane crazy scenes at a Blackpool air show in the heady days before health and safety regulations

Blackpool goes plane crazy for the excitement of this impressive air show. As the title of this newsreel story suggests, Hendon was more famous as an aviation centre, but Blackpool had an equally long history. From its first air show in 1909, sponsored by Daily Mail proprietor Lord Northcliffe, the area remained an important regional centre for flight. It is reported that over 70 planes took part in this 1928 show, with the crowds frighteningly close to the action.

Original title
Hendon of the North Topical Budget 880-2
Genres
Non-Fiction
Released
1928
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Blackpool
Language
English

Subjects

Air shows