London Christchurch Air Race 1953

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Unissued / unused material.

London to Christchurch Air Race, presentation of prizes in New Zealand.

Various shots Air Race crews and public. CU Flt. Lt. Burton receiving Harewood gold cup with Flt. Lt. Gannon. CU Flt. Lt. Furze and navigator receiving 2nd prize. CU Sqd. Ldr. Raw...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
78758
Sort Number:
UN 2563 C
Time in/Out:
01:22:51:00 / 01:25:14:00
Canister:
UN 2563 C
Film ID:
2646.08
Issue Date:
1953

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