Title:FREIFLUG MIT DEM TRAGSCHRAUBER F.A.330 (BACHSTELZE) [Main Title]
Film Number:GWY 1531
Other titles:TRIAL FLIGHTS OF THE F.A.330 AUTOGIRO (WAGTAIL) [Translation]
Summary: Demonstration on an airfield of a rotary wing glider.
Description: The glider, which was developed as a reconnaissance platform for use on U-Boats, is first winched into the air after the rotors have been started by four men pulling a starting rope. A second take-off is shown from the back of a moving lorry - here it suffices for the pilot to start the rotors himself by hand. The glider then is gradually winched out from the rear of the truck. Finally the aircraft is shown landing on a roadway.
Alternative Title:TRIAL FLIGHTS OF THE F.A.330 AUTOGIRO (WAGTAIL) [Translation]
Production Details: Oberbefehlshaber der Luftwaffe (Production sponsor)
Reichsminister der Luftfahrt (Production sponsor)
Filmgruppe des General der Flieger Ausbildung (Production company)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords: aircraft, German - helicopter : Focke Achgelis FA 330 (object name)
aircraft, German - glider : Focke Achgelis FA 330 (object name)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: German
Title language: German
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 520 ft; Running time: 6 mins
