Isle of Man automobile racing gets underway (1947)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit First post-war meeting of the British Racing Drivers’ Club gets underway at Douglas, Isle of Man, including a female competitor Full Description: ISLE OF MAN:Douglas: EXT BIRA, Prince (Prince Birabongse of Siam) Good shot of Prince Bira in Manx Trophy Race MRS DARBYSHIRE -RACING DRIVER Taking part in the Empire Trophy Race in the Isle of Man MOTOR-CAR RACING Shots in the Empire and Manx trophies in the Isle of Man. Good shot of Bira and Mrs Darbyshire HOLIDAY SCENES Holiday Season attractions from the West Country. Torbay-Brixham regatta, Shrewsbury Fair-Manx and Empire Trophy in the Isle of Man Isle of Man; Motor Racing; Sport peacetime, postwar, recreation, entertainment, contest, competition, auto racing, car racing, driving, course, track Background: First post-war meeting of the British Racing Drivers’ Club gets underway