BBC Goes Flying 1950s'

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BBC Goes Flying 1950s'

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Thanks for that Nigel :thumbsup:

A bit about the Bristol Freighter live attempt is on the side

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Smashing bit of film Nigel. Tks for finding and posting :thumbsup:

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Is that Raymond Baxter commentating Nigel..?

Great find.... :thumbsup:

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Yes Tony, it was Raymond Baxter.

Garry,

:doho: Why on earth did I not see that??

So here for anyone else who, like me.......missed it! :brick:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/aerialjour ... =1&id=5303

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All I get is a notice saying 'NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA' across the screen. :-( :'(
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French are not allowed i think Larry..... :worried: :worried: :worried:

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Apparently neither are us "colonials"...
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Nice find Nigel, thanks for that. :thumbsup:

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Bugger!!! Las vegas is out of area as well :(

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