1956 UK: PLANE BUILT IN BACK GARDEN IN BOURNE END:
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as posted by the channelDate: 27th August 1956
Location: United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
AEROPLANES BRITISH. Home made in Mr Richard Potter back yard..with his wife & little daughter whom he lifts into cockpit.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. At Bourne End Mr Richard Potter builds his own 'plane in his back yard...shot of & his Wife & little daughter...which he lifts into the cockpit.
POTTER. RICHARD. (Bourne End. Bucks) Builds his own 'plane in his back yard... seen pottering about it..lifts his daughter into the cockpit...(wears white sun cap).
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