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Aug. 08, 1956 - Group Captain Townsend prepares for 60, 000 mile round-the-world car trip.: Group Captain Townsend hs just completed a course of intensive training in a man-made-jungle at the Rover Car Factory - Birmingham in readiness fro his 60, 000 mile round-the-world trip. He learned how to get his car out of tough spot with the aid of a winch fitted to the bonnet. He also learned how to buy his spare wheel to make a belaying point for the winch - should he need it in the middle of the desert. Now, according to the Company experts - he knows his vehicle - and is ready for the hazards of a 60, 00 mile journey'. Photo shows Captain Townsend connects the cable as the winch of front of his Land Rover operates - in the man-made jungle
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13178194
Media ID
46921561
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5641px x 4378px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
Source
Keystone Pictures USA
