Title:MASEFIELD MUSTANG ON DISPLAY AND IN THE AIR AT SHOREHAM [Allocated Title]
Film Number:MGH 260
Other titles:AMATEUR FILM BY SIR PETER MASEFIELD [Alternative Title]
Summary: Compilation of amateur footage filmed by Sir Peter Masefield, primarily focusing on North American P-51 Mustang N6356T, owned and displayed by his son Charles Masefield.
Description: Opens with panning shots of P-51 Mustang N6356T on airfield (aircraft painted in red and white racing colours). Close up shot of aircraft nose with "Merlin" painted on the side (aircraft equipped with a Merlin engine). A gyrocopter is visible in the background (possibly one of noted gyrocopter designer and pilot, Ken Wallis' aircraft). The Mustang is fired up and taxis along the airfield, with a de Havilland Dove and an Armstrong Whitworth Argosy visible in the background. The Mustang takes off and performs a barrel roll followed by series of low level passes and rolls watched by a crowd of people (location appears to be Shoreham, then home to the Beagle Aircraft company). An assorted of aircraft are seen on the ground and in flight, including Beagle Pup G-AVZP, a de HavillandTiger Moth, a Miles Messenger and a Percival Prentice. Pup G-AVZM taxis past the camera. The Mustang taxis out and takes off, making a series of low level passes and turns. Formation of aircraft including five Tiger Moths in the sky. The Mustang taxis past Beagle Basset G-ATZP, Pup G-AVLN, and Bellanca 260. Film ends with Charles Masefield emerging from the Mustang cockpit and chatting with the crew.
Alternative Title:AMATEUR FILM BY SIR PETER MASEFIELD [Alternative Title]
Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:MGH 260
Sound:Silent
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Production Date:1968
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Masefield Peter (Sir) (Production individual)
