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BMC memo
24 April 1961
BMC MEMO
From : Jack Daniels
To : Bill Appleby
Subject : ADO50
ADO50 as we understand is scheduled for announcement in June 1961 and as yet no Pilot vehicles have been produced as a check on the production drawings.
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