Powerboat Race 1968

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No title - Offshore Powerboat Race takes place in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Technicolor.

M/S boat alongside another, M/S controls, pan to boat, C/U flag and markings on deck. C/U name 'Tornado'. M/S boat sailing along. Various shots as 'Partenocraft' gets ready to start the race. M/S...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
56879
Sort Number:
68/072
Time in/Out:
01:18:23:00 / 01:21:59:00
Canister:
68/72
Film ID:
2071.15
Issue Date:
05/09/1968

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