Briton Wins International Moto-Cross 1955

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Montreuil, France.

GV. Start of international motocross race for the President of the Republic's Prize. Motorcycle riders tearing along bumpy track. SCU. Riders taking first hill top and soaring over. SV. Towards, riders as they storm along winding dusty track. GV. & SC. & SV. Riders twisting...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
31098
Sort Number:
55/075
Time in/Out:
01:48:03:00 / 01:49:05:00
Canister:
55/75
Film ID:
543.30
Issue Date:
19/09/1955

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