Duke Misses Grand Prix 1951

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Full title reads: "Duke Misses Grand Prix".

Dave Bennet wins the Senior Motorcycle Grand Prix in Isle of Man while champion rider Geoff Duke gets married.

GV Riders lined up at start. CU Bike being oiled. CU Motorcyclist with helmet, and scarf over mouth. SV Reverend Reid Chairman...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
48181
Sort Number:
51/076
Time in/Out:
01:25:01:00 / 01:26:37:00
Canister:
51/76
Film ID:
1475.19
Issue Date:
20/09/1951

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