ZUM4914785: Feb. 05, 1954 - STRUCTION TO SAVE THE GIANT” BRITANIA”.. SCENE FROM THE AIR.. Keystone Aerial View Shows: - View of the giant British Jet Aircraft - the 100 seater Britannia - as workers - R.A.F. personnel etc. struggled to release her from the mudbanks of the River Severn - in an unsuccessful race against the rising tides. Today Tanks are to be used to haul her on to dry ground.. The Britannia which cost? 100,000 to construct flew for the first time on December 23rd. She was piloted by Chief Test Pilot Bill Pegg.. Only one member of the crew of 12 received injuries in the crash landing which Pilot Pegg had to make when one of her four engines caught fire during her test flight / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4902429: Dec. 15, 1953 - 15-12-53 Child protege to play in Paris - Five year old Danielle Salaman, of Tottenham, a child protege pianist, who played tunes with one finger before she was 18 months old, has been chosen to play at a number of charity concerts in Paris starting on the 27th, December. Keystone Photo Shows: 5-year old Danielle Salaman, seen at the piano at her home last night. Danielle has composed over 50 pieces of music to date / Bridgeman Images