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The first of two excerpts from this experimental film.
The second of two excerpts from this experimental film.
Flight of Fancy
Short Film (Excerpts) – 1987
Michael Smither being rigged for flight.
Kindly supplied by the Dominion Post
Shooting Flight of Fancy.
Kindly provided by Tony Hiles.
An original picture of Michael Smither and the flying bike.
Kindly provided by Tony Hiles.
On the set of Flight of Fancy.
Kindly provided by Tony Hiles.
Shooting Flight of Fancy.
Kindly provided by Tony Hiles.
Shooting Flight of Fancy.
Kindly provided by Tony Hiles.
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