Cyclopter - Latest Development In Aviation 1962

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London Air Ministry.

Newspaper cuttings on file.

MS. The cyclopter being displayed in the Air Ministry. VCU. Of various controls on the Cyclopter including two pairs of feet working pedals. GV. Exterior of Air Ministry. CU. R.A.F. Coat of Arms on wall of Air Ministry.

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Data

Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
86650
Sort Number:
UN 3618 F
Time in/Out:
01:13:51:00 / 01:15:05:00
Canister:
UN 3618 F
Film ID:
3046.06
Issue Date:
1962

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