Advanced Airfield 1943

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Various shots of the men in uniforms flattening the field which is to become an airfield.

Various shots of the countryside from plane in low flight.

Various shots of the planes taking off, in flight and landing. Several shots of the officers inspecting...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61042
Sort Number:
UN 0734 A
Time in/Out:
01:08:36:00 / 01:17:18:00
Canister:
UN 734 A
Film ID:
1861.02
Issue Date:

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