Disabled Driver Gets On the Road in Magherafelt

Disabled Driver Gets On the Road in Magherafelt

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Location

Magherafelt

Year

1965

Date

Production 15/12/1965

Length

39sec

Audio

mute

Format

16mm

black and white

Source

Funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland under the Archiving Scheme 2

Courtesy

Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Department for Communities, ITV, UTV Archive

Rights Holder

ITV

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Description

In Magherafelt, Jim Patterson of Kilrea shows his driving skills. Jim, 21, lost his two legs and right arm four years previously when he was electrocuted. He didn't let this stop him and using artificial legs, passed this test with flying colours. A former cross-country runner, Jim also danced, continuing running and jumping.

Credits

An Ulster Television Production.

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