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Sep. 09, 1953 - Attempt On World Air Speed Record: Picture taken in Libya, where...

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ZUM4875718
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Sep. 09, 1953 - Attempt On World Air Speed Record: Picture taken in Libya, where an attempt is likely to be made this week to break the world speed record recently set up by Neville Duke. This attempt will be made by the Vickers Supermarine” Swift”, piloted by Mike Lithgow
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1953 AD (C20th AD)
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Sep. 09, 1953 - Attempt On World Air Speed Record: Picture taken in Libya, where an attempt is likely to be made this week to break the world speed record recently set up by Neville Duke. This attempt will be made by the Vickers Supermarine” Swift”, piloted by Mike Lithgow. Photo shows Lithgow being greeted by young Michael Metcalfe on his arrival at the RAF station, Castel Idris. Also seen are Diane Booker & Rodger Metcalfe, with Mrs. Booker (who is the wife of an RAF officer)

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20th century / photography / recreation / black and white / 20th century / photograph / 1950-1959 annees 50 50s
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