A television expedition leaves London en route to Africa, where it is to search for a rare bird called the Picathartes which has never been seen in captivity. Seen leaving Brompton Road Air Station for Blackbush airport are from left to right: David Attenborough, AJ Woods (Head Keeper of London Zoo Birdhouse), Charles Lagus (film camera-man), and standing at back JW Lester (curator of the reptile house). 6th September 1954.