Hovercraft Comes To Africa 1968

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Lake Rudolf, Nairobi, Kenya.

A small hovercraft called the "Hoverhawk" beaching at the lakeside during a demonstration in Nairobi. African children gather around the craft and are allowed to sit inside. Hoverhawk takes off from the bank and does a fast run down the lake.

(Dupe. Neg.)

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
90421
Sort Number:
UN 4406 F
Time in/Out:
01:23:54:00 / 01:24:58:00
Canister:
UN 4406 F
Film ID:
3237.10
Issue Date:
1968

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