A Great Attraction... And Free! 1928

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Full titles read: "A great attraction... & free! - 10-ton "Calcutta" giant all-metal Flying Boat attracts crowds of M.P's [sic] and public whilst moored on the Thames."

Westminster, London.

L/S of a seaplane moored on the Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament; a crowd of people...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
34974
Sort Number:
G 1526
Time in/Out:
01:20:27:00 / 01:21:31:00
Canister:
G 1526
Film ID:
736.15
Issue Date:
06/08/1928

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