American Squadron With The RAF 1940

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Full title reads: "American Squadron With The RAF".

VS of men of the Eagle Squadron (a squadron made up of American volunteers) looking at aircraft on runway.

CU Eagle Squadron shoulder flash being worn by a member of the squadron.

CU of Colonel Sweeney and Squadron Leader...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
21179
Sort Number:
40/085
Time in/Out:
01:00:08:00 / 01:02:13:00
Canister:
40/85
Film ID:
1059.01
Issue Date:
21/10/1940

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