LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

David Wood to be first British man in space

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

26 Apr 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:36

Description

In a press conference, Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine announces his choice of Squadron Leader David Wood to be the first British astronaut in space. With comment from David Wood and his colleagues Commander Peter Longhurst and civilian scientist Christopher John Nicholas Holmes. Male reporter is Paul Maurice.

Contributors

Michael Heseltine; Paul Maurice; David Wood; Peter Longhurst; Christopher Holmes

Keywords

UK; Military personnel; Space exploration; Space; Spacecraft; Astronauts; Space shuttles; Satellites; David Wood

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