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Sports, 1st prize

July 29, 1973

Roger Williamson from Great Britain crashes at 209 km/h during a Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racing circuit.

July 29, 1973

Roger Williamson from Great Britain crashes at 209kmph during the Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racing circuit. His close friend David Purley cautions other drivers.

July 29, 1973

After the crash of Roger Williamson, fellow driver and close friend David Purley pleads for help.

July 29, 1973

After a crash at 209 km/h, the car burst into flames. The driver Roger Williamson from Great Britain was killed.

July 29, 1973

Roger Williamson (25) from Great Britain, dies in a crash at 209 km/h during the Grand Prix.

July 29, 1973

Roger Williamson (25) from Great Britain, dies in a crash at 209 km/h during the Grand Prix.

July 29, 1973

Roger Williamson (25) from Great Britain, dies in a crash at 209 km/h during the Grand Prix.

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General News,2nd prize

Cornelis Mooij

1974 Photo Contest, Sports, Stories, 1st prize
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Cornelis Mooij

29 July, 1973

Roger Williamson from Great Britain crashes at 209 km/h during a Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racing circuit.

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