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1 online resource (streaming video file) (47 min. 56 sec.) ; 290642787 bytes |
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*Coarse language and Treatment of animals that may distress some viewers*With exclusive access to the world's first flying car, this extraordinary documentary follows two British daredevils as they attempt a journey from London to Timbuktu.The SkyCar is a unique vehicle that can be driven on road and fly in the air. During its 6000km trip, the two man team of former marine adventurer and expedition guide Neil Laughton and engineer Gilo Cardozo must cross Britain, France, Spain, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania and Mali to Timbuktu, including a 45km flight across the treacherous Straits of Gibraltar.This film follows their nail-biting experiences on the SkyCar's maiden flight, which see them battling weather conditions, engine trouble, high winds and terrifying crashes.The expedition is a stunt the pair undertakes to promote and display their unique vehicle: an ambitious project that is the stuff of dreams for tinkerers with motors.They have 42 days to achieve their plan of showing the world their 'car flying under a silk handkerchief' can cross oceans, mountains and deserts.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Produced and directed by Stephen Shearman, Mentor Media for Channel 4 |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2010-08-25 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: M |
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Adventure and adventurers.
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Automobile travel -- Planning.
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Flying-machines.
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Scientific expeditions.
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England -- London.
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Mali -- Tombouctou.
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Streaming video
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Cardozo, Gilo, contributor
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Laughton, Neil, contributor
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Shearman, Stephen, director
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