29/09/1950
Television takes to the air in this short news report about the first Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ attempt to film Britain aerially, using a Bristol freighter plane, the Giant Brabazon.
News bulletin featuring a report on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's attempt to capture aerial footage. Television takes to the air in this short news report about the first Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ attempt to film Britain aerially, using a Bristol freighter plane, the Giant Brabazon. The test footage of St Paul's Cathedral in London gives us a glimpse of what was included in the programme, which was aired on 1 October.
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Operation Pegasus
Duration: 01:39
Did You Know?
The technical difficulties on the test flights included effects of plane vibration on the camera, radio interference from taxis and lorries, and the transmission aerials breaking down or not having enough power. Most of these problems were resolved and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ film crew, RAF and Bristol Aeroplane Company felt that they learned a great deal about aerial filming from 'Operation Pegasus'.
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Broadcast
- Fri 29 Sep 1950 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service
Aerial Journeys Collection
Clips from this programme are available online as part of the Aerial Journeys Collection.
