American Aeroplane Factory & Flight, 1917… 1917-1918

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American aeroplane factory and flight 1917 - 1918. Location of events unknown.

Aviation; military; industry; World War One. 'Americans bid for air mastery.' Opens with good shot of aeroplane factory in USA . Aeroplane without wings being brought out of door by workers; US soldiers stand by....

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
72075
Sort Number:
ON 062 C
Time in/Out:
01:26:27:00 / 01:27:23:00
Canister:
ON 062 C
Film ID:
1874.28
Issue Date:
1917 - 1918

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