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W. F Gibb. W.F Gibb
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
A poised aviator stands confidently in front of an aircraft, dressed in a flight suit and holding what appears to be a pair of gloves. The image is overlaid with text that reads "OLYMPUS-CANBERRA WORLD ALTITUDE RECORD (65, 667 ft. , 4th May, 1953). " It suggests that the individual pictured may have been involved in setting this high-altitude record with the mentioned aircraft. The additional text indicates that the camera was provided by Vinten Ltd. , and mentions two individuals: W/O A. J. 'Bill' Waterton, Chief Test Pilot for the Bristol Aeroplane Company, suggesting he might be the person depicted. There are also references to locations before takeoff and being in the cockpit of the Olympus-Canberra, indicating scenes related to this aviation achievement.
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