A Short Lived Record 1931

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Full title reads: "Florida. A Short Lived Record. Thrilling outboard race precedes Gar Woods record run of 102 mph - so soon beaten by our own Kaye Don!"

Florida, United States of America (USA).

Small motorboats with outboard motors speed across water. CU as man fires small starting...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8181
Sort Number:
31/029
Time in/Out:
01:37:01:00 / 01:38:17:00
Canister:
31/29
Film ID:
767.10
Issue Date:
09/04/1931

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