Sir Malcolm Campbell And Bluebird 1947

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Sir Malcolm Campbell and Bluebird.

C/U the covering being removed from the jet apparatus at the rear of the boat. C/U the engine. C/U Campbell adjusting his helmet as he climbs into the cockpit. M/S head on shot of...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
66625
Sort Number:
UN 1735 D
Time in/Out:
01:39:31:00 / 01:41:29:00
Canister:
UN 1735 D
Film ID:
2383.13
Issue Date:

Stills

0:010:020:030:04

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  • The young woman seen at 01:18 is Jean Campbell, daughter of Sir Malcolm.

    jamied 28th Jun 2012
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