Pathe Newsreel 1948

Jersey International Road Race 1948

These images are stills from a Pathe Newsreel of the 1948 event

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  Waiting for the start
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  On the grid in the sunshine
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  Final preparations
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  No starter motors in those days
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  They're off
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  A driver ready to get into his sports car
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  A push away from the pits
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  The pits
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  Approaching Bel Royal corner
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  Prince Bira at Bel Royal
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  Below the slope of Westmount
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  Approaching the Grand Hotel
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  Past West Park Pavilion
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  Rounding West Park hairpin
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  Rejoining the Avenue
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  At speed past the pits on Victoria Avenue
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  The winner takes the chequered flag

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