Italy - Motor-Cycle Steeplechase 1953

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Pinerolo, Italy.

GV start of cross country race. SV back view, race across muddy track. SV two riders splashing through mud. SV rider taking off over hillock. SV rider taking off over hillock. SV rider mounts hill pan down to another rider on side with bike. SG No 6 up hill. SV front view,...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
28888
Sort Number:
53/079
Time in/Out:
01:02:49:00 / 01:03:44:00
Canister:
53/79
Film ID:
122.03
Issue Date:
15/10/1953

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