• Short Summary

    Memorial to Pat Fairfield is unveiled, then Prince Bira wins the Nuffield Trophy Race at Donington Park.

  • Description

    Titles read: "NUFFIELD TROPHY RACE AT DONINGTON PARK".

    Donington Park (Castle Donington?), Leicestershire.

    M/S of Earl Howe unveiling a memorial stone / drinking fountain to Pat Fairfield who died in a tragic car crash the year before. Various shots of motor cars taking part in the race. Prince Birabongse of Siam wins; he has a winner's laurel wreath placed around his neck afterwards.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    969.43
    Media URN:
    17253
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    11/07/1938
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:49:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:46:59:00 / 01:47:48:00
    Canister:
    38/55

Comments (1)

  1. roycousins says

    The Nuffield Trophy handicap race at Donington Park on 9th July 1938.

    Prince Bira won in his ERA R12C "Hanuman."

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