Aircraft - Aviation - Balloons - Helicopters
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 Switft 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 and Roger Metcafle, with Mrs. Booker (who is the wife of an Raf Officer
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13166511
Media ID
46149179
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4484px x 3263px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Keystone Pictures USA
