British Bikes First Three In USA 1949

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Full title reads: "British Bikes First Three in USA".

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America (USA).

LV Pan to back view start of the 8th National Championship 200 Mile Race.

LV Elev. Pan motorcyclist turning corner. 2 motorcyclists down.

SV Towards motorcyclists...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45809
Sort Number:
49/023
Time in/Out:
01:49:40:00 / 01:50:25:00
Canister:
49/23
Film ID:
1407.38
Issue Date:
21/03/1949

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