Aftermath Of Polish Floods 1947

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Aftermath of floods near Warsaw, Poland.

Polish farmers return to their homes as the floods subside. Various shots lorry driving along a flooded road. General view of mud left behind when the flood subsided. CU damaged farm buildings. CU peasants, carrying...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
66592
Sort Number:
UN 1727 A
Time in/Out:
01:54:46:00 / 01:57:50:00
Canister:
UN 1727 A
Film ID:
2379.17
Issue Date:
1947

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