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Attila57
03-19-2011, 10:26
Three videos about the World War One French flying ace George's Guynemer

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=76166

MS Guynemer (in dark uniform with lots of medals already) showing some officers his aeroplane. Then standing solemnly as officer touches his shoulders with sword and pins yet another medal on. They salute & shake hands. In background a line of men in uniforms and some aeroplane hangars.

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=75566

Location of events unknown.
World War One French flying ace Sgt. George's Guynemer shot down 5 planes including Fokker tri-plane. He poses; wearing medals; standing in front of aeroplane. Aviation; hero. (He was credited w/ 54 enemy planes total in W.W.I.)

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=76290

Hero airman Lieutenant Guynemer prepares for mission.
Location of events unknown / unclear.
MS of man outside the small aeroplane going around and talking to Lieutenant Guynemer. MS as gun on plane fires at targets in front.
Shot from side of plane; with propeller spinning; looking forward at targets on hill.
The Cowman
03-19-2011, 10:42
Tom should get a kick out of these... nice find Attilio!
Flying Officer Kyte
03-20-2011, 02:01
I think you should get a medal and be made an Ace for finding all these clips Attilio.
Rob.
Attila57
03-20-2011, 02:12
Thanks guys!

Rob, I'm posting a new video as "gift" for your next birthday I remeber a photo on this forum near...

Attilio
MayorJim
03-21-2011, 12:40
Nice find...thank you!
Naharaht
03-21-2011, 14:34
Thank you for finding these.
grumpybear
03-21-2011, 17:46
Very neat love watching that stuff.
CappyTom
03-22-2011, 02:44
I couldn't see them.:( Was any of them like this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE6JCJs7FOA

Maybe my Flash player doesn't work with firefox.:confused:

Tom
Bluedevil
03-22-2011, 05:20
Great find! Thanks for sharing
Flying Officer Kyte
03-22-2011, 06:22
I couldn't see them.:( Was any of them like this one? Maybe my Flash player doesn't work with firefox.:confused:

Tom
The middle bit is the same Tom. where he gets dubbed, but it starts after yours and finishes sooner. The other two are different.
Rob.
Attila57
03-22-2011, 09:15
I couldn't see them.:( Was any of them like this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE6JCJs7FOA

Maybe my Flash player doesn't work with firefox.:confused:

Tom

Flash should work with Firefox.... :(
CappyTom
03-22-2011, 13:40
Fantastic find. I had to get it by my security system. Thanks for sharing.
crashx
03-22-2011, 20:54
Thanks for the videos, Attilio. Love watching these.