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1952 British cars provided for use of Olympic officials and competitors
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April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
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0:27Now PlayingDate: 23rd June 1952
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Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Rotherhithe: Surrey Commercial Docks:
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AUSTIN MOTORS LTD.. Fleet of Austins loaded onto ship to be used in Finland for British Olympic Team 1952.. shots keys given to Mr Noel Baker.. Loaded on boat
BAKER. Mr. Noel. Rec's keys to fleet of Austin Cars being shipped to Finland for use with British Olympic Team during Games..Slung on board ship
CARS. Fleet of Austin car in Surrey Docks loaded onto ships to be used in Finland by Britain's team in competition in Olympics.. Mr Noel Baker rec's keys.. good shots being loaded onto boats
DOCKS. Surrey Dock, where Austin cars are loaded onto ships for use in Finland with British Olympic Team 1952.. Good shots
SHIPPING. Fleet of Austin cars being loaded onto ship in dock..good shots
Vehicles; Sport
automobiles, Olympic games, Helsinki, Austins, transportation, summer Olympics
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