Land Yachts 1963

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France.

Various shots of land yachts racing over flat sands in France. They have large sails and move on a three wheeled base getting up to high speeds. CU. Driver's hand on double steering wheel, one for the wheels and the other adjusts the sails.

(F.G.)

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
79484
Sort Number:
UN 3793 A
Time in/Out:
01:43:06:00 / 01:43:59:00
Canister:
UN 3793 A
Film ID:
2677.15
Issue Date:
1963

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