| GIRLS ON MOTORBIKES Female NFS motorcycle despatch riders in training. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7071 |
| Catalog #: | 511119 | |
| Clip Number: | 511119-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 415 | |
| Timecode: | 01:10:17 - 01:12:10 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1944 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Gender roles LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England OCCUPATIONS: Women TRANSPORTATION/MOTORCYCLE: Misc. TRANSPORTATION/MOTORCYCLE: Stunts WEATHER: Mud | |
| Description: | GIRLS ON MOTORBIKES Female NFS motorcycle despatch riders in training. Girl NFS (National Fire Service) motorcycle despatch riders in training. M/S of group of girl motorcyclists smiling at camera. Various shots of women riding motorbikes whilst balancing on one leg. Various C/U of girls sitting on their bikes. Various shots of girls riding their bikes of rough terrain (reproducing conditions of Blitz). They learn how to ride over obstacles and fall without injury. Good shots of the bikes kicking up lots of mud. The women are covered in mud. Various shots of girls jumping over ramps and through fires. Various shots of girls doing stunts on motorbikes. M/S of two of the despatch riders fixing their hair, proving they are "fearless but still feminine"! Various shots of despatch riders drinking cups of tea. | |
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