Fiercest Road Race In History! 1932

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Full title reads: "Ulster. Fiercest Road Race in History! C. R. Whitcroft (Riley) wins the R.A.C. International T.T. race over 410 mile ARDS Course - Time, 4 hrs 58 mins 4 secs. Speed 74.25."

Ulster, Northern Ireland.

Motorcars race off from the start of the RAC (Royal Automobile Club)...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
5117
Sort Number:
32/068
Time in/Out:
01:29:42:00 / 01:30:49:00
Canister:
32/68
Film ID:
681.20
Issue Date:
25/08/1932

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