RAF Pilots' Of Record Flight 1946

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Unissued / unused material.

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Various shots of Group Captain Donaldson and Squadron Leader Waterton speaking to camera. They are standing in front of Royal Air Force aircraft hanger, RAF ground crew are working on an aeroplane behind them. According to original...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
66135
Sort Number:
UN 1554 D (aka UN 1554 A)
Time in/Out:
01:12:50:00 / 01:14:12:00
Canister:
UN 1554 D (aka UN 1554 A)
Film ID:
2335.05
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  • "Donaldson" is Edward "Teddy" Donaldson.

    "Waterton" is Bill Waterton.

    Donaldson's record-breaking speed of just under 616mph was set on 7 September 1946.

    jamied 10th May 2012
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