First flight with a passenger on Wright plane in France. News Clip of Wright plane in flight with photograph of Wilbur Wright and a headline as 'carries passenger 36 miles'. Wright and a French journalist sit as passengers on the Wright plane on 03 October 1908. Plane flies over water for 55 minutes and 37 seconds. People watch from the ground.
In France during World War 1, munitions delivered by ship are carried from the steamer's side to the front line, during World War I. Artillery shells are seen stacked in small rail cars at the port.
French regiment of cavalry in new uniforms. They rides their horses on a road in France. ( World War 1; WWI; WW1)
British soldiers at work digging trenches in France, during World War 1. The work with picks and shovels and dig several deep parallel curved trenches in a field. At the end of their work, they are seen being led by an officer as they march in column of fours along a dirt road, carrying soap and towels, to wash up. (WWI; WW1)
International Motor Cross event in France. European biker in race. The flag of AVIA uphill. Bikers jump over hill. They climb hill and come down at speed. Finish line of race. Winner embraces and kisses a woman.
Views of the river Rhone and its tributaries in France being harnessed for the National Electric Company of Rhone. Diverting water, building canals and setting up of power plants for electricity production. Heavy machinery and equipment used to achieve this.
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