New Record For Jet Aircraft Made Possible… 1949

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Tarrant Rushton airport, Dorset.

New record for jet aircraft made possible by refuelling in the air. Documentation states designer Mr Macgregor, tanker pilot Mr Marks 5 years test pilot.

MS. Gloster Meteor flying along. Wing of photographer's plane seen in foreground. MS. The Meteor...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
67471
Sort Number:
UN 2159 A
Time in/Out:
01:25:09:00 / 01:29:37:00
Canister:
UN 2159 A
Film ID:
2485.09
Issue Date:
1949

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