Den Franske Kunstflyver Chevillard Paa Flyvepladsen(1913)
A documentary short film showing the flying of an airplane by the famous French pilot Chevillard.
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A documentary short film showing the flying of an airplane by the famous French pilot Chevillard.
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1913-07-14
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