The "Champ" Wins Through 1952

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Farnborough.

SV. Towards Austin "Champ" (a new military jeep) being tested over rough country. LV.B/V Champ climbing short sharp hill. SV.Pan, Champ going through water. SV. Snort pipe being lifted into position. MV. Driver wearing frogman suit boards car. SCU. Frogman at wheel of "Champ"....

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
27739
Sort Number:
52/095
Time in/Out:
01:31:07:00 / 01:31:55:00
Canister:
52/95
Film ID:
44.36
Issue Date:
24/11/1952

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