Wings on the Himalayas

In 1955 the Royal Air Force Mountaineering Association underwent an ambitious expedition to climb several unnamed peaks north of Manali in India. The expedition the the Lahoul region, led by Captain Tony Smyth was the first successful mountaineering expedition to this region. The team made several first ascents, among them, to the peaks Taragiri, Tambu, Shikar Beh and Ashagiri.

Genre:

Documentary, Adventure

Duration:

30 min

Cast:

Tony Smyth, Lester Davies, Henry Jones

Quality:

HD

Director:

Vic Bray

Release:

1955

Country:

Rating:

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