Speed Kings - Cycling, Motoring And Flying… 1946

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Title reads: "Speed Kings - Cycling, Motoring, Flying".

International Cycling contest at Herne Hill, London.

Panning shot of cyclist Reg Harris whizzing around the track, he passes the French rider to win the International sprint. Various shots of motorcycle paced cyclists racing...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
45900
Sort Number:
46/073
Time in/Out:
01:01:52:00 / 01:04:32:00
Canister:
46/73
Film ID:
1410.02
Issue Date:
12/09/1946

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  • "Mrs Wisdom" is Elsie Wisdom, also known as "Bill".

    "Group Captain Donaldson" is Edward "Teddy" Donaldson.

    jamied 10th May 2012

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