American Aircraft For Raf 1941

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Unused / unissued material - location and dates unclear or unknown.

VS of American Grumman Martlet plane being put through its paces and being shown to members of the RAF (Royal Air Force) and pilots from the Royal Navy. The fighter is painted in Royal Navy colours.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
60309
Sort Number:
UN 0263 G
Time in/Out:
01:27:25:00 / 01:30:33:00
Canister:
UN 263 G
Film ID:
1637.17
Issue Date:

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