1969 Press Photo Michael Wellings, Gladiator, Transatlantic Air-Race Checkpoint

Italy's national airline's contribution to the 50 years of flying Atlantic air race. Alitalia the Italian National airline are putting a novel twist to their entry in the Daily Mail Atlantic air race by using a chariot for the London part of the epic journey. the Surrey,, and the "Tribune" passenger is Michael Michael, who competes for the company in the race which is on next Tuesday - went for a trial run through the London traffic today in his chariot.. Photo shows Michael Wellings complete in his Gladiator outfit - at the entrance to the Transatlantic Air-race Checkpoint in London awaits his chariot . . .

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 05-05-1969.



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