A Real "Wash Out" 1931

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Full title reads: "Guildford. A Real 'Wash Out'. Incessant rain and old 'General Mud' - of the real Flanders variety - bring Manoeuvres to a sudden conclusion - but was 'Tommy' downhearted?"

Guildford, Surrey.

Travel shot along road. Troops are standing to one side. They are all wearing...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
12649
Sort Number:
31/068
Time in/Out:
01:46:48:00 / 01:48:06:00
Canister:
31/68
Film ID:
863.32
Issue Date:
24/08/1931

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