Avro Tudor II Airliner 1946

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Unissued / unused material.

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Various shots new Avro Tudor II aeroplane on grounds, taking off and in flight. Various shots 60 passengers getting on board plane - giving idea of its immense size and carrying capacity. Brief C/U of man drawing architectural...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
64638
Sort Number:
UN 1377 D
Time in/Out:
01:49:39:00 / 01:52:37:00
Canister:
UN 1377 D
Film ID:
2199.13
Issue Date:
1946

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