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A story of the R101
A serial in seven parts by David Beaty

R101 had left Cardington in Bedfordshire for India. Before reaching London, the aft engine had failed. The weather began worsening. The head winds were twice the speed forecast. And it was pouring with rain....

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Contributors

Writer:
David Beaty
Directed By:
Brian Miller
Narrator:
Conrad Philips
Johnston/Leech:
Pavel Douglas
Irwin:
Alan Moore
Atherstone/Bell:
Elwyn Johnson
Binks/O'Neill Buck:
Phillip Manikum
Colmore/Brancker:
Hubert Rees
Thomson:
Esmond Rideout
Olive:
Ingrid Hafner
Hunt:
Rex Holdsworth
Scott/Church:
John Hartoch
Source: Radio Times

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