Jet Age Air Race

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

2360

Date Released

12 Oct 1953

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Jet Age Air Race
2. 2Latest Aids Give Army Big Lift
3. 3753 MPH US Regains Speed Record
4. 4Autumn Holidaymakers Find Sun
5. 5Kidnap Tragedy. Boy of Six Murdered
6. 6Royal Navy Plays War in Arctic Gales
7. 7Premier Rouses Conservative Conference

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 7

Summary

Eight aircraft set out from Heath Row in 12,000 mile race. Duke of Gloucester acts as starter.

Keywords

Royalty; Aviation; Competitions

Locations

London; New Zealand

Library number

21719

Credits:

Camera

Arthur W. Farmer

Camera

Ronald L. Read

Soundman

Ronnie Hubbard

Length of story (in feet)

115

Story extras:

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Notes

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