Photographer high up on 270 foot crane, West London
1962 - The world's highest travelling tower crane goes into action: A travelling crane, claimed to be the biggest in the world was on show today giving a demonstration before beginning work on building three 18-storey blocks at Maida Vale, West London. The 270 ft crane weighs 60 tons and travels on rail tracks 450 ft. long. The crane, made in France, can lift up to 10 tons. Photo shows a photographer stands - or rather hangs on - the crane's gib 270 ft. up during the demonstration today
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13239002
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46994373
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4466px x 5572px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Keystone Pictures USA
