Title:GRAND MOTOR CYCLE SCRAMBLES AT SARAFAND [Allocated Title]
Film Number:AYY 1072
Other titles:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:Thousands of servicemen, servicewomen and Palestine police watching the Motor Cycle Scrambles in Sarafand, Palestine. The spectators include Brigadier R H Maxwell, Royal Artillery Commander, South Palestine District.
Description:Various shots of the Motor Cycle Scrambles taking place. The Military Police riding three abreast over ramps and through burning hoops. The winnner of the Senior Scrambles races home. The winner, Guardsman Unstead of the 1st Irish Guards and his friend who came second, Lance Corporal Cox after the race. Close up of the two men. Various shots of the racing in progress. Nine Military Policemen on one machine in a display of trick riding. Mrs Hunt (wife of designer of the course Major H R A Hunt, Royal Artillery) presents the prizes.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
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Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:AYY 1072
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Access Conditions:IWM
Film: IWM (AYY 1072)
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1947-09-07-1947-09-07
Production Country:GB
Production Details:War Office Film Unit (Production company)
Shrimpton, Stuart Arthur Stephen
