United Kingdom - Ireland
Aug. 08, 1956 - Group Captain Townsend Prepares For 60, 000 Mile Round The World Car: Group Captain Townsend has just completed a course of intensive training in a man-made-Jungle at the Rover Car Factory - Birmingham - in readiness for his 60, 000 mile trip round the world. He learned how to get out of difficulties with his Land Rover - with the aid of a special wingh fitted to the front of the car. He also learned how to bury his spare wheel in the sand - so that it would make an anchor for the winch - should he need it in the middle of the desert. Now, according to the Car Company experts - he knows his vehicle - and is ready for the hazards of a 60, 000 mile journey'. Photo shows Group Captain Townsend sits on the bonnet of his Land Rover - as the winch operates to haul the vehicle out of a tough spot - in the Man-Made-Jungle
