Army River Crossing 1948

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Army River Crossing.

L/Ss of numerous members of the Army Medical Corps jumping out of the back of army transport vehicle. They carry equipment towards river. L/S of soldiers taking the canopy off vehicle. M/Ss of men assembling pilot boat. Canopy...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
34187
Sort Number:
NP 224
Time in/Out:
01:02:44:00 / 01:04:59:00
Canister:
NP 224
Film ID:
1263.03
Issue Date:
27/12/1948

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