HARROGATE, GLASGOW, RENFREW AERODROME

Take to the skies in this wonderful short amateur film from 1931 showing Glasgow city streets, Renfrew Aerodrome, Biggles-style flying gear and some flimsy looking planes.

1931 | bw | silent

From this week's theme: Come fly with me!

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