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On this day in 1933, Wiley Post became the fisrt man to fly solo around the world. Here is British Movietone report after completing the first stage of his solo attempt. Wiley Post lands in Berlin from New York after first stage of solo attempt to girdle globe in 6 days. ® Sub.1. Meanwhile, tragedy befalls Lithuanians on New York to Kovno hop, when only 350 miles from goal. Long shot of Wiley Post's aircraft landing at Tempelhof aerodrome in Berlin. Close shot of officials directing aeroplane in, and Wiley Post climbing from same. Semi close shot of Wiley Post walking with officials past camera. Aircraft brought from hangar, Wiley Post standing in group by same, climbs into cockpit of aeroplane. Long shot of plane taking off. Sub.1. Elevated shot of wreckage of the aeroplane “Lithuanica“ spectators round same. Close shot of the wreck. Pan shot of the plane, soldiers help to clear away wreckage. Shot of bodies being taken away. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of the Associated Press. You can license this footage for commercial use through AP Archive - the story number is BM2488 #WileyPost #Aviator #Wiley Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: Instagram:
