Wings on the Himalayas(1955)
Royal Air Force mountaineering association 1955 Himalayan Expedition
Wings on the Himalayas Synopsis
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.
Wings on the Himalayas (1955) is a documentary and adventure film directed by Vic Bray, released on January 1, 1955 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Tony Smyth, Lester Davies, Henry Jones and Mike Holton.
- Director:
- Vic Bray
- Production:
- Royal Air Force Mountaineering Association
- Status:
- Released
Wings on the Himalayas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Vic Bray.
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Wings on the Himalayas – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Wings on the Himalayas?
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The main cast of Wings on the Himalayas (1955) includes Tony Smyth, Lester Davies, Henry Jones, Mike Holton and Dan Stewart. The film was directed by Vic Bray. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wings on the Himalayas released?
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Wings on the Himalayas was released on January 1, 1955 and runs for 30m.