Stills L302-1 to L302-3 Aeroplane Sequence

L302-1Above is a photograph that just sold on eBay last week for $123.50.  Congratulations to the winner. This is the first time, I have seen this image with a press released still number on it; It looks like it is L302-1.

Closeup of Still NumberThis is the first image of a sequence of three that appeared together in the newspapers documenting the actual collision in mid-air.  It was also used in ads promoting “The Grim Game”. It shows Kennedy climbing down the knotted rope toward Thompson’s top wing for the plane changing stunt in the movie.

L302-2 001I have yet to see the above second image of the sequence with the still number on it.  It may be L302-2. Notice that, as the aeroplanes are buffeted by the unstable air, Kennedy lifts his feet to avoid contact with Thompson’s propeller.

L302-3 Sphinx Sept 15, 1919 v18n7Above is the third image of the sequence with still number L302-3 on it.  After the collision, you see Kennedy dangling in space at the end of the rope as the aeroplanes start to descend.

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