STK-ID 7250

First Canadian built seaplane is launched in Montreal (00/00/1927): Mrs GL Desbarats, wife of Deputy Minister of Militia and Defense, christens the plane E-U. Shots of E-U on launching slip, Commander Phillips, Royal Navy and Wings Commander Bob Gordon, Royal Canadian Air Force with Mrs Debarats cutting ribbon, E-U slides into water. Several shots of E-U airborne over camera and waterfront and landing on water.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Canada Capsule No 8
Location
Montreal
Year
1927
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486