Sir Alan Cobham shows how he will refuel in the air during non-stop flight attempt to India (1934)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit TO INDIA IN ONE HOP Airways pioneer Sir Alan Cobham’s ambitious plan. Famous skyways pioneer? Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: TO INDIA IN ONE HOP? ENGLAND: Hampshire: Portsmouth EXT Gen. view of plane in field. CU. Sir A. Cobham & semi view with man talking. Gen. view plane takes off. Gen. view of 2 planes in air. Intr. shot of plane of man letting out tube of petrol. Gen. view of 2 planes with refueling tube being pulled to other plane by string, plane refuels in mid-air. CU. of man signaling from Cabin. Gen. air view of planes refueling in air and hose being cast away. Sound Effects: Sir Alan Cobham says that the reason why he is refueling in midair is because he believes a plane can carry more petrol when flying than it can take off with. Off-stage voice describes refueling in Mid-Air Background: TO INDIA IN ONE HOP Airways pioneer Sir Alan Cobham’s ambitious