Motor Cycle World Record - Set By Herz At… 1951

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Munich, Germany

MS. Herbert Vohm seated on motorcycle (N.S.U.) LS. Vohm on M/cycle combination starting off. LS. Vohm at speed (several shots) MS. Official waving flag. CU. Timing camera. MS. Vohm - pan down to M/cycle. MS. Uncovering streamlined N.S.U. M/cycle. CU. William Herz. CU. Windspeed...

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
68882
Sort Number:
UN 2354 E
Time in/Out:
01:33:11:00 / 01:34:01:00
Canister:
UN 2354 E
Film ID:
2563.18
Issue Date:
1951

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