1949 Police drivers perform for the public at Hendon
April 22, 2026
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1:07Now Playing1949 Police drivers perform for the public at Hendon
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as posted by the channelDate: 16th June 1949
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Police Drivers Show their Skill
ENGLAND: London: Barnet: Hendon: Hendon Aerodrome: Hendon Police College:
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CHILDREN Watching trick Motor Cycling at Police school at Hendon, police-women with baby in her arms,
CHILDREN Shots of children watch chimps tea party at London Zoo
EDE, JAMES CHUTER (HOME SECRETARY) at police gymkhana at police school at Hendon,
MOTOR-CYCLING. Police Gymkhana at Police school at Hendon, Riding through hoops, & rings of fire, acrobats on m/cycle,
Policemen. Police gymkhana at Police school in Hendon, watched by Chuter Ede, Trick motor cycling, riding through hoop & ring of fire, watched by children,
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James Chuter Ede, Home Secretary, Metropolitan Police, gymkhana, trick riding, motorcycle, motorbike, ride, drive, exhibition, exhibit, show off, public relations
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